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Philosophy and Food

Discuss homework answers. Philosophy and Food:  Point 1: Branding drives our food preferences more than anything else. Show Lights, Action, Burger! Video: An emotional connection to branded food. “Gastroporn” phenomenon – show food ads that air on TV, including Hootie and the Blowfish BK commercial and truth in advertising fast food images. Review studies found… Continue reading Philosophy and Food

Philosophy of Globalization: Media and Happiness

Open class with different versions of “Here Comes the Sun” to lead into happiness discussion. Discuss homework responses. Brief discussion of happiness and eudaimonia drawn from . Emphasis on research responses from the E-Media fast assignment. Difference between long term and short term happiness. E-media fast quotes from students: “Basically it seems that if I… Continue reading Philosophy of Globalization: Media and Happiness

Philosophy of Globalization: Day 3

The above image is from the Philosophy of Death and Dying course I taught at MGS in 2011. Quote of the day on board: “Don’t look forward to the day you stop suffering, because when it comes, you’ll know you’re dead.” – Tennessee Williams Have scholars develop their own definition of happiness based on homework.… Continue reading Philosophy of Globalization: Day 3

Philosophy of Globalization: Day 2

Weather permitting, the first 2/3s of class will take place outside, with the trial occurring inside. Discuss homework answers. Brief overview of the Apology :                Apology Miletus brings Socrates to trial. Accuses him of:  i.     Corrupting the youth ii.     Teaching about supernatural beings, not believing in the gods. Corruption? i.    … Continue reading Philosophy of Globalization: Day 2

Behaviorism

Merry Earth Day!  I really hope everyone takes some time today to ponder protecting the planet.  Better yet, just go recycle something or plant a tree…or both!  . In my first posting ever on Philosophy Matters, I discussed the interrelatedness of psychology and philosophy, and I mentioned some major schools of thought.  Today, I want… Continue reading Behaviorism

Phineas Gage

Merry Monday! It’s no secret that JustHeath likes both psychology and biology—heck, he even majored in both of ‘em.  Whereas psychology can been conceptualized as the study of human behavior, biology can be understood as the infrastructure of said behavior.  Today, I’m going to tell readers a little bit about the curious case of Phineas… Continue reading Phineas Gage

The Socratic Method

I thought I would share the videos I’m creating for my Introduction to Philosophy class in case you’re looking to learn a little more about philosophy. This week we discuss the Socratic Method:

Thanks-for-Giving: The Gifted

  Merry Thanks-for-Giving Week! JustHeath has often been described as “mysterious,” “private,” “esoteric,” etc.  This criticism is fair.  However, I’m going to divulge some things today, so pay attention! (Revelation #1:  JustHeath very much dislikes unnecessarily repeating himself.)  Firstly, I admit that I am somewhat resistant to anything resembling a fad (Revelation #2), so that… Continue reading Thanks-for-Giving: The Gifted