GroupismGroupism is a theoretical approach in sociology that posits that conformity to the laws/norms of a group such as family, kinship, race, ethnicity, religion and nationality brings…View analysis →
Critical rationalismCritical rationalism is Karl Popper's answer to what he considered the most important problems of epistemology and philosophy of science: the problems of the growth of knowledge…View analysis →
Higher-order logicIn mathematics and logic, a higher-order logic (HOL) is a form of logic that is distinguished from first-order logic by additional quantifiers and, sometimes, stronger semantics…View analysis →
PerversionPerversion is a form of human behavior which is far from what is considered to be orthodox or normal. Although the term perversion can refer to a variety of forms of deviation…View analysis →
Schema (psychology)In psychology and cognitive science, a schema (pl.: schemata or schemas) describes a pattern of thought or behavior that organizes categories of information and the relationships…View analysis →
Scientific evidenceScientific evidence is evidence that serves to either support or counter a scientific theory or hypothesis, although scientists also use evidence in other ways, such as when…View analysis →
Vidya (philosophy)Vidya (Sanskrit: विद्या, IAST: vidyā) figures prominently in all texts pertaining to Indian philosophy – meaning science, learning, knowledge, and scholarship. Most importantly…View analysis →
DaseinDasein (/ˈdɑːzaɪn/ DAH-zyne; German: ) is a term in the philosophy of Martin Heidegger. Adopted from the ordinary German word Dasein meaning 'existence', Heidegger used it to…View analysis →
Public sector ethicsEthics in the public sector is a broad topic that is usually considered a branch of political ethics. In the public sector, ethics addresses the fundamental premise of a public…View analysis →
Playing God (ethics)Playing God refers to assuming powers of decision, intervention, or control metaphorically reserved to God. Acts described as playing God may include, for example, deciding who…View analysis →
Object permanenceObject permanence is the understanding that whether an object can be sensed has no effect on whether it continues to exist. This is a fundamental concept studied in the field of…View analysis →
Cognitive impairmentCognitive impairment is an inclusive term to describe any characteristic that acts as a barrier to the cognition process or different areas of cognition. Cognition, also known as…View analysis →
Absolute (philosophy)In philosophy (often specifically metaphysics), the absolute, in most common usage, is an absolute perfect, self-sufficient reality that depends upon nothing external to itself…View analysis →
Infinity (philosophy)In philosophy and theology, infinity is explored in articles under headings such as the Absolute, God, and Zeno's paradoxes.View analysis →
RelevanceRelevance is the connection between topics that makes one useful for dealing with the other. Relevance is studied in many different fields, including cognitive science, logic…View analysis →
MajoritarianismMajoritarianism is a political philosophy or ideology with an agenda asserting that a majority, whether based on a religion, language, social class, or other category of the…View analysis →
Behavioral activationBehavioral activation is a form of psychotherapy that emphasizes engaging in potentially mood-boosting activities. It involves the understanding of an individual's specific…View analysis →
Jay KatzJacob "Jay" Katz (October 20, 1922 – November 17, 2008) was an American physician and Yale Law School professor whose career was devoted to addressing complex issues of medical…View analysis →
InterminglingIntermingling, or heterophily, from a sociological perspective includes the various forms of interactions between individuals that go against a particular society's cultural…View analysis →
Construct (psychology)In psychology, a construct, also called a hypothetical construct or psychological construct, is a sophisticated cognitive framework that individuals and cultures use to…View analysis →
Cognitive restructuringCognitive restructuring (CR) is a psychotherapeutic process of learning to identify and dispute irrational or maladaptive thoughts known as cognitive distortions, such as…View analysis →
Evil demonThe evil demon, also known as Deus deceptor, malicious demon, and evil genius, is an epistemological concept that features prominently in Cartesian philosophy. In his Meditations…View analysis →
WintiWinti is an Afro-Surinamese traditional religion that originated in Suriname. It is a syncretization of the different African religious beliefs and practices brought in mainly by…View analysis →
Doxastic logicDoxastic logic is a type of logic concerned with reasoning about beliefs.View analysis →
MononormativityMononormativity or mono-normativity is the normative assumption that monogamy is healthier or more natural than ethical non-monogamy, as well as the societal enforcement of such…View analysis →
ThawbA thawb, also known as a dishdashah or a kandura in other varieties of Arabic, is a garment traditionally worn by men in the Arab world. It is a long-sleeved, ankle-length robe…View analysis →
MoralismMoralism is a philosophy that arose in the 19th century that concerns itself with imbuing society with a certain set of morals, usually traditional behaviour, but also "justice…View analysis →
Child Development AssociateThe Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential is the most widely recognized credential in early childhood education (ECE) in the U.S. The credential is awarded by the Council…View analysis →
New HumanistNew Humanist is a British current affairs magazine, published by Humanists UK and based in London, that focuses on culture, news, philosophy, and science from a sceptical…View analysis →
AccommodationismIn law and philosophy, accommodationism is the cooperation between government and religious institutions. Underlying accommodationism is the idea that "government and religion…View analysis →
Professional ethicsProfessional ethics encompass the personal and corporate standards of behavior expected of professionals.View analysis →
Bob WoolfBob Woolf (February 15, 1928 – November 30, 1993) was an American sports agent and lawyer. One of the first sports agents, he "ushered in the era of the millionaire sports…View analysis →
J. E. R. StaddonJohn Eric Rayner Staddon is a British-born American psychologist. who studied theoretical behaviorism. He has been a critic of Skinnerian behaviorism and proposed a…View analysis →
ProfessionalismProfessionalism is a set of standards that an individual is expected to adhere to in a workplace, usually to appear serious, uniform, or respectful. What constitutes…View analysis →
Moral nihilismMoral nihilism (also called ethical nihilism) is the metaethical view that nothing is morally right or morally wrong and that morality does not exist.View analysis →
Michael FredeMichael Frede (German: ; 31 May 1940 – 11 August 2007) was a German scholar of ancient philosophy, described by The Telegraph as "one of the most important and adventurous…View analysis →
