I recently mentioned that I’m getting rid of a lot of book in the process of trying to simplify things in my life. One of the realizations I’ve had from this process is that I don’t find I have the need to go shopping nearly as much. When I am more consciously reflecting on the… Continue reading Black Friday and Overconsumption
Unreal Candy – Health, Sustainability, and Fair Trade
I had heard of a couple of months back, but assumed it wasn’t going to be available anywhere near where I live, however, I was pleasantly surprised to see them on the shelf at my local CVS! I happily picked up a package to try them out. The claim to fame is that they are… Continue reading Unreal Candy – Health, Sustainability, and Fair Trade
Thanks-for-Giving: The Gifted
Merry Thanks-for-Giving Week! JustHeath has often been described as “mysterious,” “private,” “esoteric,” etc. This criticism is fair. However, I’m going to divulge some things today, so pay attention! (Revelation #1: JustHeath very much dislikes unnecessarily repeating himself.) Firstly, I admit that I am somewhat resistant to anything resembling a fad (Revelation #2), so that… Continue reading Thanks-for-Giving: The Gifted
Kickstarter and Aliens
Friends and colleagues met at a coffee shop/record store/bar/deli in Hattiesburg, Mississippi to celebrate the clicking of a button. It wasn’t just any button, it was a “launch” button for the newest Kickstarter project, “Philosophy Matters: Philosophy and the Good Life” interactive book! All of us hovered around the shoulders of JJ as he pressed… Continue reading Kickstarter and Aliens
Kickstarter Project Live!
Our Kickstarter project for an interactive book on philosophy and the good life has launched! Please share this share this post and then support our project! http://kck.st/ZTK4OX An interactive book exploring the philosophic ideas of the good life in simple, clear language that’s easy to understand. The Good Life My name is J.J., and my… Continue reading Kickstarter Project Live!
The Effects of TV: How To Be Happy and Live the Good Life
A new book explores the impact that a person’s media viewing habits can have on the quality of their life and ability to achieve happiness. WEBWIRE – Thursday, November 15, 2012 Meridian, Mississippi, USA – This November, author J.J. Sylvia IV has released the book “The Effects of TV: How To Be Happy and Live the Good… Continue reading The Effects of TV: How To Be Happy and Live the Good Life
34 Unique Geeky Gifts for Thinking Men and Women
As a geek who like to think, I often get told that it’s difficult to purchase gifts for me. This always comes as a surprise, because I have wide-ranging interests and there are all kinds of things I would be thrilled to get. Come to find out, that’s not obvious to others who may not… Continue reading 34 Unique Geeky Gifts for Thinking Men and Women
Philosophy Book Club: Going Down
Full Disclosure: John Tuepker was my high school history teacher and is also the uncle of Philosophy Matters contributor Fr. Jimmy Morrison. Wide Ranging Although I wasn’t sure what to expect going into this book, what I found was a well-researched, thorough, and strong argument presented in a logical order, though the passion often overflows… Continue reading Philosophy Book Club: Going Down
Moral (Principles) Monday
Bonjour! Here at Philosophy Matters, we talk a lot about morals and ethics, so today I thought I’d briefly discuss some of the philosophical principles most of the ethical codes in the helping professions are based upon. First, I should point out that most professional organizations have some sort of ethical code that members must… Continue reading Moral (Principles) Monday
On our fear of insects
Lately I’ve been dealing a lot with overcoming fears, tiptoeing outside of my comfort zone, and loss. What a downer. On the flipside, I spend a lot of my day thinking about ways that I can get people to like insects as much as I do… and I know for some of you reading this… Continue reading On our fear of insects