Moral Monday: Kill Kindergarten or ‘Ssassinate Senior Year?

Top o’ the mornin’ to ya! Another heightened emphasis of Philosophy Matters is critical thinking, and today I’m going to attempt to highlight that with some oldies and goodies such as education and ethics.  I should first mention that critical thinking is one of the major cruxes of most branches of psychology.  Some may wonder,… Continue reading Moral Monday: Kill Kindergarten or ‘Ssassinate Senior Year?

Philosophy and Psychology: Kindred Disciplines

Well, hello there. For my first posting on Philosophy Matters, I want to emphasize the interrelatedness between philosophy and psychology.  As Swalters can tell you, the Greek origins for the former indicate a “lover/friend of wisdom,” whereas those of the latter a “study of the soul.”  Thus, even the mutual etymology suggests a special relationship. … Continue reading Philosophy and Psychology: Kindred Disciplines