The Birth of the Modern Mind
In 1992, the American philosopher Francis Fukuyama published a book provocatively titled The End of History and the…
The Psychology of Humor – What Makes Something Funny?
An anonymous comedian, tired of having his work dismissed as trivial and fluffy, once joked that “there is…
Anger Management: Understanding and Controlling Anger
At times, the world can seem almost designed to provoke anger. Inhabitants of the average modern city are…
The Human Need for Meaning
The Swiss psychologist Carl Jung once remarked that human beings could withstand almost any amount suffering so long…
An Introduction to Sigmund Freud
In the history of ideas, few writers have been so controversial as Sigmund Freud. To this day his…
The Importance of Creating a Mentally Healthy Workplace
Few environments test an individual’s mental health quite like the workplace. For some it can be immensely rewarding,…
Mythology – What Purpose Do Myths Serve in Society and Culture?
Joseph Campbell once recalled a radio interview in which the host dismissed myths as lies. Campbell argued with…
What Is Denial? – The Good and Bad of this Defense Mechanism
At some point, everyone practices denial. In a sense, it is a perfectly natural response to life’s disappointments…
Are You a Realist? – What Is Realism?
An important indicator of good mental health is the ability to grasp, face, and accept reality. And most…