What is the Meaning of Life?: What is the Meaning of Life?
Is there a Divine Plan that can give purpose and meaning to our lives? Hegel and Mark argued that meaning for individual lives comes from contributing to the progress of history, the arena in which humans come to the ful..
What is the Self?
Philosopher Daniel Dennett talks about the self, noting that every living thing has some sense that there is a difference between the rest of the world and itself. For non-human animals, the notion of self is based on ph..
What is the meaning of life?
This series offers learners an in-depth analysis of the wisdom of the Western world, The Examined Life studies the "Great Questions" that have intrigued philosophers from antiquity to the present. Using writings of past ..
What justifies the state?
This series offers learners an in-depth analysis of the wisdom of the Western world, The Examined Life studies the "Great Questions" that have intrigued philosophers from antiquity to the present. Using writings of past ..
When A Study Ends
Experimental psychologist and author Elizabeth Loftus talks about the reactions of her subjects when research studies end. "After having debriefed more than two thousand subjects in whom I've attempted to plant a false m..
When Elimination and Substitution are Equally Convenient
When a system of equations gives no clear direction toward either the substitution method or the elimination method, use the one you prefer.
When Emotions Emerge
Psychologist and author Paul Ekman talks about the debate over when emotions emerge. Some believe they are present at birth, while others contend that they emerge more gradually during childhood.
When I Grow Up: Gender Equality
Author and feminist Betty Friedan observes that while full equality between the genders has not yet been achieved, American society is closer to reaching that goal than at any time in the past.
When I Grow Up: War Between the Sexes, The
Author and feminist Betty Friedan talks about the "war between the sexes," noting that, at one time, the mere mention of the words "my wife" in comedy routines made the audience laugh.
When I Grow Up: Women Who Act Tough
Author and feminist Betty Friedan talks about the "war between the sexes," noting that, at one time, the mere mention of the words "my wife" in comedy routines made the audience laugh.