Bar none…..one of the best adaptations of Plato’s Allegory of the Cave you’ll ever find. Creative, imaginative, thought-provoking, and just plain fun (it’s in clay after all!)…hmm, dare we say “Clayto?” Enjoy and become enlightened by this Plato & Socrates inspired gem of a short film from the Bullhead Entertainment…
Losing someone you love can hit you like a freight train. Especially when you are juggling the multiple demands. When it comes to work, some people are lucky enough to be granted time off for bereavement, though typically if time allotted, its not nearly enough. What is more, few companies…
Philosophy is a powerful tool. While many coaching and leadership programs stress communication and organization, few focus on the import of philosophical self-reflection. But there is ample evidence that suggest they should. A recent study in BMC Neuroscience revealed that a critical region in the brain (the ACC) is activated…
Some of the greatest thinkers in philosophy were, among other things, quite hilarious. What is more, exploring ideas and intellectual “battle” can really be fun and exhilarating! This Monty Python video of philosophers playing football seems to agree with this sentiment….or at least has fun with the thought of it…
This FUN-tastic collection of philosophy referee hand signals was featured in a post in the The Washington Journal. Created by Landon Schurtz, this hilarious chart is a great reminder to argue by the rules….or else beware! Toga or no toga…it’s your call. But no tautologies, no non sequiturs, and no…
The pain and grief of losing a pet is very real and can be extremely overwhelming. Sadly, though not surprisingly, grief over the loss of a pet is often dismissed or treated with less respect and sensitivity as grief over the loss of a human. According to Carol Baldwin, certified…
Bringing death out of the closet requires opening the door! That’s what the Wake Up to Dying Project is all about. Led by Executive Director Nina Thompson and her talented team, the mission of this national awareness and action campaign is to encourage people to think and talk about dying in…
The benefits of music therapy have been documented for years. In times of duress, for example, music can help individuals better deal with loss by providing a focus and outlet for grief (as well as other emotions), by preserving the humanity of the situation and helping them to regain some…
