“With the theory of happiness, of well-being, as the primary aim of existence we shall only form egoistic men, worshippers of the material, who will cary the old passions into the new order of things and corrupt it in a few months. We have therefore to find a principle of education superior to any such … Continue reading Theory of Happiness
Category: Philosophy
Resiliency
"Resilience is commonly thought of as 'bouncing back,' like a spring, to our pre-crisis shape or norm. A more apt metaphor for resilience might be 'bouncing forward,' rebounding and reorganizing adaptively to fit new challenges or changed conditions. For instance, with a major loss - a job, a home, or a life partner - we … Continue reading Resiliency