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Introductions

Leave us a little blurb introducing yourself and your interests. Let us know if you follow any particular philosophy.

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Off-Topic

Discuss anything you fancy. No need to stick to philosophy here. This is a place to just connect with each other or share anything of interest to you.

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Site Development Discussion

Discuss where the site is going, where you think it should go, and any improvements that can be made.

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Thinking
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Current Events Through The Lens of Philosophy

Looking at current events in a different light. What is actually happening? What is the bigger picture? What does it really mean? What are the real causes? What can or should we do about it? Let's look at these things armed with the insights and guidance of philosophy through the ages.

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Logic and Argumentation

Discuss logic and its application in making a point. Discuss best practices for argumentation and persuasive writing.

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Critical Thinking and Skepticism

A rational mind dealing with beliefs based on reality supports emotional and mental well-being.

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Logical Fallacies and Cognitive Biases

Looking at all the wonderful ways we deceive ourselves and spread that to others.

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Western Philosophy
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Ancient Philosophy

Socrates, Plato, Aristotle, Stoicism, etc. Ancient Greek philosophy arose in the 6th century BC. Philosophy was used to make sense of the world using reason. It dealt with a wide variety of subjects, including astronomy, epistemology, mathematics, political philosophy, ethics, metaphysics, ontology, logic, biology, rhetoric and aesthetics.

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Modern Philosophy

Søren Kierkegaard, Friedrich Nietzsche, Jean-Paul Sartre, etc. As a historical term, modern philosophy denotes the work of philosophers who lived between the 17th and 19th centuries, particularly in Europe. As for the distinctive approach of these modern philosophers, they can be understood as being focused on one thing above all else: reason.

 

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Contemporary Philosophy

Noam Chomsky, Slavoj Žižek, and others. Contemporary philosophy is the present period in the history of Western philosophy beginning at the early 20th century.

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Stoicism

Zeno, Seneca, Epictetus, Marcus Aurelius. The teachings of the ancient Stoic philosophers, their texts, and the modern application of their ideas.

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Eastern Philosophy
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Buddhism

Philosophical tradition based on teachings attributed to the Buddha, a wandering teacher who lived in the 6th or 5th century BCE.

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Zen

A Japanese school of Mahayana Buddhism emphasizing the value of meditation and intuition over endless study and rituals.

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Taoism

Taoism (also spelled Daoism) is a philosophy from ancient China that has influenced folk and national belief. Taoism has been connected to the philosopher Lao Tzu, who, around 500 B.C.E., wrote the main book of Taoism, the Tao Te Ching.

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Confucianism

The main idea of Confucianism is the importance of having a good moral character, which can affect the world around a person through the idea of cosmic harmony. This moral character is achieved through the virtue of ren, or “humanity,” which leads to more virtuous behaviors, such as respect, altruism and humility.

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Practices
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Breathing

From diaphragmatic breathing to timed breathing exercises- your breath is the one constant you can always call on to self-adjust.

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Mindfulness

Discussions about this ancient practice that has seen a resurgence in recent years as part of everyday wellness.

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Meditation

From sitting meditation to walking meditation, discussing the practices that help us find calm, focus, or even enlightenment.

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Journaling

Discussions on journaling, tips to get the most out of it, and how to overcome the lack of motivation to put pen to paper.

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Other Daily Practices

Anything you routinely do to cope, survive, or enhance your day. Share and discuss tips and advice.

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Life Advice
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Resilience

Become more resilient in the face of stress, anxiety, and the chaos of modern life.

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Happiness

Learn to increase happiness. Share tips, hacks, and whatever has helped you lead a happier life.

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Inner Peace

Gain calm and tranquility. Share what has helped you in your quest for inner peace.

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Effectiveness

Maximize your effectiveness in life and help others achieve the same for themselves.

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Miscellaneous Life Advice

Share any tips or tricks, or even just some insights into this journey of life.

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Wellbeing
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Stress

Discuss stress and how to cope with it and reduce it.

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Anxiety

Share and discuss ideas on how to deal with anxiety and overcome it.

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Sadness/Depression

Feeling down can be hard on you mentally and physically. Let's share our challenges and sucesses in battling feeling down.

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Anger

Here we'll discuss anger and share strategies for when we are about to hit the roof.

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Overwhelmed

Feeling overwhelmed? Let's share our experiences and any lessons we've learned along the way that have helped us.

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Recovery

All things related to recovery from personal or social dysfunctions, substance abuse, codependence, toxic relationships, and whatever else afflicts your spirit.

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Other Wellbeing Topics

Share or discuss anything that doesn't fit under the main forums for Wellbeing.

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Wellness Check-Ins

Share how you're doing right now, and let us know if you just need to be heard, want some feedback (what we're hearing), or are looking for advice.

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