The Refutation of Idealism by G. E. Moore Mind 12 (1903) Modern Idealism, if it asserts any general conclusion about the universe at all, asserts that it is spiritual. There are two points about this assertion to which I wish to call attention. These points are that, whatever be its exact meaning,...
Self-help CDs and books are nothing new, but they have risen in popularity in the recent years. Perhaps the publicity that they have received, thanks to the celebrities that have promoted them, contribute to this popularity. Self-help CDs can be found left and right, and they cover all sorts of...
If you're struggling with low self-esteem, it can help to have a specific game plan for overcoming the negative feelings. In fact, low self-esteem can have more to do with your environment and your activities then anything else, and changing these things can make a positive impact on your overall...
A self-employed person is an individual who works for himself/herself, as opposed to working for a separate entity such as another company. One can be considered self-employed if he or she is a freelancer, an independent contractor, or a business owner who has sole ownership of the business....
The excerpt below is of an interview that Ayn Rand conducted with Playboy Magazine and is the the most concise and clear explanation of her views on sex and love. Of particular note is Rand's harsh criticism of banal, hedonistic based sex in contrast to her sense that the only good sex is...
TimaeusBy Plato Written 360 B.C.E Translated by Benjamin Jowett Persons of the Dialogue-SOCRATES- CRITIAS- TIMAEUS- HERMOCRATES Socrates. One, two, three; but where, my dear Timaeus, is the fourth of those who were yesterday my guests and are to be my entertainers to-day? Timaeus. He...
Halloween is on its way and feeble horror tales are being dished out left, right and center. The following true stories, however, are not only filled with death but actually happened. Though often brutal and nonsensical, ritual suicide is real, and has occurred throughout history. The motives...
The MeditationsBy Marcus Aurelius Written 167 A.C.E.Translated by George Long Book One From my grandfather Verus I learned good morals and the government of my temper. From the reputation and remembrance of my father, modesty and a manly character. From my mother, piety and beneficence, and...
Being self-employed can be a very convenient thing. You have the freedom that many employees do not have. However, there are also downsides to being self-employed, and sometimes, doing financial transactions can be more difficult. Getting a mortgage, for example, can be more difficult for those...
People who suffer from panic disorder or other similar emotional/psychological conditions experience panic attacks. The frequency and severity of the panic attacks vary depending on many factors. A panic attack may be as short lived as a few seconds or may last for as long as an hour. When a...
