Is Putting It Off A Good Idea?
Living in the here and now is enlivening. But what about when we have to put off dealing with what’s happening in the here and now? Do we simply have to live impoverished lives?
‘Responsibility’ at Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life, Page 6
The following articles are related to ‘Responsibility’ at Psychology, Philosophy and Real Life.
Shame, Guilt and Character Development
Neurotics are too quick to feel ashamed when they’ve fallen short and too guilty when they think they’ve done wrong. In contrast, disordered characters are disturbingly lacking in their capacity to experience even healthy levels of shame or guilt.
Neurosis vs. Character Disorder: Responses to Adverse Consequences
Neurotics want things to be good and wonderful, take it hard when things go wrong, and blame themselves for failures. Disordered characters take adversity in stride and blame everyone and everything else when their actions invite disastrous consequences.
Midlife Crisis — Just an Excuse?
Facing your mortality can indeed be a shock, and one which might provoke deeper reflection than “better go out clubbing while I still can”.
Fatalists Doomed to Cheat?
It seems that conscious choice and the exercising of responsibility are good for us — physically, psychologically, and even, according to new research, morally. Apparently, those who have a strong belief in their own power and influence over events are less likely to cheat, lie and steal.
