Phi-lo-so-phie
Noun, feminine [the]
- Striving for knowledge about the meaning of life, the nature of the world and the position of man in the world; doctrine, science of the knowledge of the meaning of life, the world and the position of man in the world.
- personal way of looking at life and things
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Are you struggling to concentrate? Your cell phone use could be the culprit
Vermutlich weißt du es schon lange, tust aber nichts dagegen – oder zu wenig: übermäßiger Handykonsum ist schädlich. Von Konzentrationsproblemen über verschlechterte Sehfähigkeit bis hin zu einer schlechten Körperhaltung, vor allem im Nackenbereich. Und das sind nur ein paar der Nebenwirkungen. In diesem Artikel wollen wir uns allerdings auf die Konzentrationsprobleme fokussieren. Wer kennt es…
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Why you should focus on yourself
It is always fascinating to me how close philosophy and psychology are. One often finds parallels or at least similarities between modern studies and ancient wisdom. I stumbled across one of these similarities the other day while reading an article by Simon. The article Psychological Phenomena Explained: Spotlight Effect is, as the name suggests, about...
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Learning to enjoy the journey of life
"Life is a journey, not a destination." Ralph Waldo Emerson These wise words were uttered by the American writer, philosopher and poet Ralph Waldo Emerson and have been repeated by countless people over the years, influencing the perception of life and its meaning. But what does it actually mean? Let's take a look at the...
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Loud Quitting: the ultimate way to get what you want on the job?
Have you ever felt frustrated, underpaid or unappreciated at your job? Have you ever dreamed of just quitting and telling your boss exactly what you think of him and his company? Have you ever wondered if there's a better way to get what you want without burning bridges?
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How money changes people and society
You often hear phrases like "money changes people" or "money corrupts character". However, in this blog post I do not only want to discuss whether and how money can spoil character, but rather what it means for society as a whole when we are told from an early age that we have to live in...
Quote to think about
„Not all those who wander are lost.“
j. R. R. Tolkien
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