Those most successful in their college career are set apart from their peers by the attitude they possess going in and the thought they put into their college preparations. Many students transition into college without having a clear goal for their future, and so their mindset and actions are unfocused. This leads often to wasted… Continue reading Engaged Thinking: The Philosophy of the Successful Student
Category: Philosophy
Rational Thoughts on Gun Control
From an ethical perspective, I think most people – and most ethical theories – would tend to agree that fewer mass shootings and fewer gun murders would be a good thing. The problem, of course, arises when we discuss how to achieve that goal. I’ve written before about how rhetoric-filled memes work against that goal,… Continue reading Rational Thoughts on Gun Control
The Philosophy of Martin Luther King, Jr.
Merry MLK Day! Many readers will probably be reading this post from the context of a leisurely holiday from work or school due to the birthday of Martin Luther King, Jr. Perhaps some will have honored Dr. King by engaging in some sort of service activity during the day. Regardless, I hope everyone will take… Continue reading The Philosophy of Martin Luther King, Jr.
How To Get Out of a Rut: Perspective Matters
We get into ruts for all kinds of reasons – busy schedules to extremes like natural disasters. Sometimes the way we think about things can help us get out of a rut. I want to consider the the differences between the way we look at things in the West and the way people in the… Continue reading How To Get Out of a Rut: Perspective Matters
Learn How To Meditate W2D2
When I have something on my mind, whether it’s a major stress or a new brainstorm that I’m eager to flesh out, I find it almost impossible to meditate well. My mind constantly jumps all over the place. Today was one of those days. But I’m heed of the following advice from [amazon_link id=”0399529950″ target=”_blank”… Continue reading Learn How To Meditate W2D2
Debunking Sandy Hook Conspiracy Theories
I’m not going to share the video here, but I recently stumbled across a video on social media describing all of the ways that the Sandy Hook shooting was a hoax or government conspiracy, many of them involving the image above. As long-time readers are aware, I’ve been on a campaign against internet memes and… Continue reading Debunking Sandy Hook Conspiracy Theories
Learning How To Meditate: W2D1
This week’s meditation focus is on learning to simply listen without interpreting. In [amazon_link id=”0399529950″ target=”_blank” container=”” container_class=”” ]8 Minute Meditation[/amazon_link], the author explains that often when we hear a noise, we interpret it in some way. For example, if we hear a plane, we start thinking about how annoying the sound is, how close… Continue reading Learning How To Meditate: W2D1
Moral Monday: The Hellgramite Method
Bonjour, mes amis! Well, it’s been precipitating quite a bit here recently in the Golden Triangle region, so I’ve been catching up on the 1980’s reincarnation of Rod Serling’s The Twilight Zone (TTZ). Much like Gene Roddenberry’s original Star Trek, TTZ are often a mix of science fiction and morality tales. We emphasize critical thinking… Continue reading Moral Monday: The Hellgramite Method
The Philosophy of Science Fairs
This past weekend I went to my first science fair ever! It was the perfect culmination of the two things I have devoted my professional career to: science and education. It was so incredibly rewarding to see students so proud of the work they had accomplished in the world of science. While each generation has… Continue reading The Philosophy of Science Fairs
Right Brain vs. Left Brain Philosophy
LKAwesome recently discussed some of the differences between our left and right brains and how that affects what your facebook profile picture says about you. And I’ve been thinking a lot about that distinction since reading that post. I was pleasantly surprised when I ran across an article on just that subject in an issue… Continue reading Right Brain vs. Left Brain Philosophy