This is not a book review, it's just some notes I took after finishing the book. What's your philosophy of life? Irvine defines a philosophy of life comprising of two steps, creation of goals and learning techniques to achieve those goals. And stoicism is one such philosophy. The aim of stoicism is the maintenance of … Continue reading Some Notes on Stoicism
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The Influence of Ethnic and Religious Prejudice on Moral Judgement
There is a study done by Israeli psychologist Georges R. Tamarin on in-group mentality, particularly the effects of religious teachings and outlooks in children on their ethical and moral judgments—"the effect of uncritical teaching of the Bible on the propensity for forming prejudices (particularly the notion of the 'chosen people,' the superiority of the monotheistic … Continue reading The Influence of Ethnic and Religious Prejudice on Moral Judgement