Psyche | on the human condition
Psyche is a digital magazine from Aeon Media that illuminates the human condition through psychology, philosophy and the arts.
The virtue of honesty requires more than just telling the truth
Dec 13, 2021 · is the A C Reid Professor of Philosophy at Wake Forest University in North Carolina. He is the author of Honesty: The Philosophy and Psychology of a Neglected Virtue (2021), Moral Psychology (2021) and The Character Gap: How Good Are We? (2017), among other books. He lives in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.
Rather than fearing getting old, here’s how to embrace it
Apr 10, 2024 · is the author of Ageing Upwards: A Mindfulness-based Framework for the Longevity Revolution (2023). She holds an MSc in health, ageing and society, a BA (Honours) in psychology, and a MA in communication. She is the founder of Thriving Life in the Netherlands.
For Nietzsche, nihilism goes deeper than ‘life is pointless’ - Psyche
Apr 5, 2023 · For Friedrich Nietzsche, nihilism is a terrible psychological problem – a coping mechanism with deadly consequences. Friedrich Nietzsche’s well-known reputation as a philosophical provocateur is partly the result of his commitment to disabusing his readers of a variety of beliefs: their beliefs in a higher purpose, in an afterlife, in disinterested knowledge, in …
How to deal with being bullied at work | Psyche Guides
Jan 24, 2024 · Key points – How to deal with being bullied at work. 1. Workplace bullying is a common experience that takes many forms. If you are repeatedly targeted by unwanted, unreasonable and harmful behaviour at work that seems to involve an abuse of power, it likely rises to the level of bullying.
How to study effectively | Psyche Guides
Oct 6, 2024 · Links & books. If you are interested in finding out more about how research from psychology can help you learn effectively, then you can visit and subscribe to my YouTube channel, which offers free and accessible video-based advice on studying.. The HippoCampus Podcast provides a regular source of conversations with scientists and practitioners about …
How to overcome a fear of heights | Psyche Guides
Apr 14, 2024 · Key points – How to overcome a fear of heights. Recognise and understand the symptoms of anxiety. Understanding the body’s fight-or-flight response will help you recognise and tolerate the unpleasant bodily sensations you might experience when you’re up high, and prevent you from misinterpreting them as something dangerous.
For players of fafi, dream interpretation is a vital skill
May 3, 2022 · From these simple basics, fafi quickly becomes complex through the cultural practices that surround it, including the way numbers are picked, the sites where gambling takes place, the placing of bets and the relationship between gamblers and those who run the game.
How to ask for help | Psyche Guides
Apr 20, 2022 · Learn more. Creating a culture of help and support. Humans are an ultrasocial species, and we have evolved to cooperate in interdependent social groups. We have long relied on each other to help us care for our young children, stay safe from predators, and maintain enough resources to survive. We are generally motivated to help other people, especially …
How to plan a research project | Psyche Guides
Sep 8, 2023 · Need to know ‘When curiosity turns to serious matters, it’s called research.’ – From Aphorisms (1880-1905) by Marie von Ebner-Eschenbach. Planning research projects is a time-honoured intellectual exercise: one that requires both creativity and sharp analytical skills.