I'm a Fan. I Just Like It

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I'd be curious as to why they chose to do this, whether they had gotten rejected in a more serious attempt or whether they didn't even go to the serious attempt because they were just having fun. And so they take care of a few clear confounds or alternative hypotheses and present data that is as good as data that you would find in a social sectoral. I totally buy it. In some ways, it's just the first noble truth of Buddhism. We're always thinking of ways that we could improve the situation and that kind of torments us.

David and Tamler gild and stain David Humeâ€™s essay â€œThe Scepticâ€ with their sentiments. If nothing is inherently valuable or despicable, desirable or hateful, then what do philosophers have to offer when it comes to happiness? If reason is powerless, does it all come down to our emotions and â€œhumoursâ€? Or does the study of philosophy and liberal arts naturally lead to a fulfilling and virtuous life? Plus we look at a new non-traditional social psych paper on how we always imagine that things could be better, and tip our caps to the queen of handling Twitter pile-ons (and former VBW guest) â€“ Candy Mom.