Uranophobia, the fear of the heavens or the sky. Uranophobia is a fascinating and somewhat rare phobia, characterized by an intense, irrational fear of the sky, the heavens, or the vastness of the universe. In its broadest sense, it encompasses the fear of the cosmos, celestial bodies, and even the concept of infinite space. However, … Read more
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The Stanford Prison Experiment (SPE), led by psychologist Philip Zimbardo in 1971, became one of the most controversial and widely discussed psychological studies of all time. Conducted at Stanford University, the experiment simulated a prison environment, dividing 24 student volunteers into “guards” and “prisoners.” The results were shocking, leading to early termination after just six … Read more
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Understanding Self-Harm Behavior: Exploring the Cry for Attention and Psychological Distress Self-harm behavior, including suicide attempts and eccentric actions such as “chambering* (for definition click here),” often serves as a cry for help from individuals burdened by psychological pain. What is truly behind the self-harm behavior? Here we are exploring the underlying need for attention … Read more
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The Impact of Darwinism, Humanism, and Evolutionary Ideas on Human Soul The Erosion of Values: The Impact of Darwinism, Humanism, and Evolutionary Ideas on the Human Soul The currents of intellectual thought have, over the centuries, shaped societies in profound ways. Among these intellectual tides are the theories of Darwinism, humanism, and evolutionary ideas. These … Read more
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Existentialism is the philosophical belief we are each responsible for creating purpose or meaning in our own lives. Our individual purpose and meaning is not given to us by Gods, governments, teachers or other authorities. Examples of existentialism include believing in individual choice, believing you can choose your own meaning of life, questioning the existence … Read more
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The Independent Freedom: Embracing Existence Without God In the society of existential philosophy, Jean-Paul Sartre emerges as a luminary, advocating for the embrace of existence without the reliance on a higher power. Humanism, the philosophical movement that denied God as the ultimate judge, rewarder, and giver of morals, ushered in an era of independent freedom … Read more
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