Happy Nihilism, Nietzsche, Self Creation as the Meaning of Life.
Let’s begin by stating the obvious, Nihilism is a philosophical position in which there is no such thing as a metaphysic. What I mean by this, is that most nihilists Continue Reading
Beyond the Abyss: Nietzsche’s Vision of Overcoming Nihilism
Nietzsche and nihilism – it’s a fascinating topic, isn’t it? Nietzsche, a profoundly influential German philosopher, had a complex relationship with nihilism. Nihilism, at its core, is the belief Continue Reading
Happy Hedonism, The Genius of Epicurus – death, happiness and atoms!
Epicurus, born in 341 BC, was a man ahead of his time. His thoughts on happiness, friendship, and the nature of reality continue to resonate today. Epicurus was an ancient Greek Continue Reading
The Modern Stoic Approach to the World of Work
Some of the most powerful words in philosophy come from the writings of Marcus Aurelius a true philosopher king, probably one of only a handful in history. Marcus, who Continue Reading
How to beat the fear of death and dying!
I remember when I was a kid growing up in the 1970’s at about the age of 7, I asked my father what happened after we died. He went quiet Continue Reading
Getting over the fear of failure – Part 1 – Acceptance
Getting over the fear of failure is a process that requires patience, self-reflection, and practice. Here are some strategies that can help: Firstly, we can recognise that failure is Continue Reading
Seek Power, Not Happiness!
Friedrich Nietzsche’s concept of the “will to power” is a central idea in his philosophy, which states that the basic drive behind all human behaviour is the desire for power Continue Reading
The Psychological Answer to the meaning of life.
It’s within the Freudian/Jungian model of the mind that we find two warring factions namely the Id and the Superego. The Id represents the pleasure-seeking part of the psyche that Continue Reading
The Jungian Model: Building Upon the Freudian Model of the Mind
Following on from this article that nicely explains the model of the mind as developed by Sigmund Freud, we now look at the Jungian model of the mind, developed by Continue Reading
Understanding the Freudian Model: The Id, Ego, and Superego
The Freudian model of the human psyche, which includes the id, ego, and superego, is one of the most well-known and influential psychological theories of the modern era. Developed by Continue Reading
The Five Factor Model: An Accessible Guide for All
The Five Factor Model (FFM) is a widely accepted and extensively researched framework for understanding human personality. This model, also known as the Big Five personality traits, has become an Continue Reading
The Problem of Other Minds – What is Solipsism?
Have you ever wondered if anything outside of your own mind truly exists? If you have, then you might be a solipsist. Solipsism is a philosophical belief that only one’s Continue Reading
Jungian Psychology: Unlocking the Secrets of Anima and Animus: Your Inner Masculine and Feminine Archetypes
Have you ever felt like there’s a part of you that’s different from your biological gender? Perhaps you’re a man who enjoys cooking, nurturing, and expressing his emotions openly. Or Continue Reading
Psychology: Who was Carl Jung?
Carl Jung (1875-1961) was a Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst who is best known for his contributions to the field of analytical psychology. He is considered one of the most important Continue Reading
Jungian Psychology: What is the Shadow?
In Jungian psychology, archetypes are universal symbols or patterns of behavior that are thought to be present in the collective unconscious of all human beings. These archetypes are thought to Continue Reading
The psychological reason why you shouldn’t force your religious beliefs on anyone.
When I was a kid growing up in the 1970’s and 80’s there was a popular saying doing the rounds that went along the lines of ‘never discuss religion and Continue Reading
Why am I Anxious?
Why am I anxious? Your conscious mind is like an ant that rides on top of an elephant. It might think that it’s in charge, but it isn’t! Continue Reading
Individuality and Other People
As every good existentialist knows, you are born an individual with your own innate likes and dislikes, prejudices and opinions. Very few of us, however, stop to consider that none Continue Reading