There is a particular way to go about searching for truth, thinking philosophically and grounding beliefs. This involves logical or critical thinking. Logic refers to using reason to come to a conclusion in a consistent manner based upon a set of observations or premises. There are different kinds of reasoning...
What is Truth?
Aristotle said this about truth: “To say of what is that it is, and of what is not that it is not, is true”. The world or our reality provides “what is” or “what is not,” and the true saying or thought corresponds to what the world provides. In other...
Purpose: We’ve All Got One and It’s Good for Us
I find it absolutely fascinating that we can use deep, rational thinking to discover truths about the world. We don’t need any other external source other than our minds to provide answers to some of life’s biggest questions. One in particular is the question of purpose. What exactly is our...
Philosophy and Health Improvement
Sometimes I’m asked the question, "What the best way is to improve health?” And I like to say “philosophy”. And that usually raises an eyebrow. So let me explain. Physical health improvement begins and ends in the brain and with our thoughts. Our beliefs run the show. They affect our...
God: A Rational Source of Well-Being
I believe an ultimate source of health and well-being exists. And if we tap into this source with our minds, we can reduce our stress, and realize greater meaning and purpose in our lives. I believe this source is God, but maybe not the God you learned about in school...