Indeed, one of the Oxford English Dictionary’s definitions is “inclined to submit tamely to oppression or injury, easily imposed upon or cowed, timid.” Meekness, then, is a weakness. Why would you ever want to be meek?
How Dracula Became a Red-Hot Lover
A Love Tale,” the film features a protagonist who is not simply a monster, but a lover.
A Love Tale,” the film features a protagonist who is not simply a monster, but a lover.
The Greatest Risk of AI in Higher Education Isn’t Cheating – It’s the Erosion of Learning Itself
These concerns are understandable. But focusing so much on cheating misses the larger transformation already underway, one that extends far beyond student misconduct and even the classroom.
These concerns are understandable. But focusing so much on cheating misses the larger transformation already underway, one that extends far beyond student misconduct and even the classroom.
Stressed Out by Politics? You’re Not Imagining It, and Research Shows That Social Media Is Largely To Blame
For the better part of two decades, the American Psychological Association has documented a steady increase in the phenomenon of “political stress” among American voters.
For the better part of two decades, the American Psychological Association has documented a steady increase in the phenomenon of “political stress” among American voters.
‘Learning to Be Humble Meant Taming My Need to Stand Out from the Group’ – A Humility Scholar Explains How He Became More Grounded
I want to share my journey, but first it is important to understand what humility is – and isn’t. It’s been extolled as a virtue for centuries, but it’s often mischaracterized.
I want to share my journey, but first it is important to understand what humility is – and isn’t. It’s been extolled as a virtue for centuries, but it’s often mischaracterized.
Do Animals Have a Future on Hollywood Sets?
But business has not been as good as it used to be for the animal trainers who specialize in renting creatures of all kinds to film and TV productions.
But business has not been as good as it used to be for the animal trainers who specialize in renting creatures of all kinds to film and TV productions.
Your Gut Microbes Can Be Anti-Aging – Scientists Are Uncovering How to Keep Your Microbiome Youthful
The gut microbiome refers to the vast collection of microscopic organisms – bacteria, fungi and viruses – that largely inhabit the colon.
The gut microbiome refers to the vast collection of microscopic organisms – bacteria, fungi and viruses – that largely inhabit the colon.
I Asked Students Whether They’d Want to Be Teachers? They Quickly Responded, ‘Why Would I?’
While nearly 20% of college freshmen said in 1970 that they were interested in a teaching career, less than 5% said the same in 2020, according to the National Bureau of Economic Research.
While nearly 20% of college freshmen said in 1970 that they were interested in a teaching career, less than 5% said the same in 2020, according to the National Bureau of Economic Research.
How Do People Know Their Interests? The Shortest Player in the NBA Shows How Self-Belief Matters More Than Biology
How do people recognize what they are interested in, and what motivates them to keep pursuing an activity?
How do people recognize what they are interested in, and what motivates them to keep pursuing an activity?
What ‘Gooning’ Reveals About Intimacy in a World Cordoned off by Screens
Teaching this semester-long course to college students has given me a unique window into the virtual spaces young people turn to not, only when they want to be turned on, but also when they want to learn about sex.
Teaching this semester-long course to college students has given me a unique window into the virtual spaces young people turn to not, only when they want to be turned on, but also when they want to learn about sex.
How the 9/11 Terrorist Attacks Shaped ICE’s Immigration Strategy
When ICE agents use facial recognition software to monitor immigrants and protesters, that might seem like an unacceptable invasion of people’s privacy.
When ICE agents use facial recognition software to monitor immigrants and protesters, that might seem like an unacceptable invasion of people’s privacy.
Cement Has a Climate Problem — Here’s How Geopolymers With Add-Ins Like Cork Could Help Fix It
Cementlike substances have been used in construction for thousands of years. Architects have found evidence of their use in the pyramids of Egypt and the buildings and aqueducts of the Roman Empire.
Cementlike substances have been used in construction for thousands of years. Architects have found evidence of their use in the pyramids of Egypt and the buildings and aqueducts of the Roman Empire.
I Was Teaching Virtue and Knowledge While Lying on the Side
For Aristotle, truth is part of the aim of human life. That means that when human beings are at their absolute best, they are discovering truth and contemplating it once discovered.
For Aristotle, truth is part of the aim of human life. That means that when human beings are at their absolute best, they are discovering truth and contemplating it once discovered.
GLP‑1 Drugs May Fight Addiction Across Every Major Substance, According to a Study of 600,000 People
Another patient on one of these drugs for weight loss told me that alcohol had lost its pull – after years of failed attempts to quit.
Another patient on one of these drugs for weight loss told me that alcohol had lost its pull – after years of failed attempts to quit.
Addiction Affects Your Brain as Well as Your Body – That’s Why Detoxing Is Just the First Stage of Recovery
Many patients, families and even health care systems view entering a detoxification or medically managed withdrawal unit as the primary step in recovery.
Many patients, families and even health care systems view entering a detoxification or medically managed withdrawal unit as the primary step in recovery.
More Than a Feeling – Thinking About Love as a Virtue Can Change How We Respond to Hate
The 13th-century theologian Thomas Aquinas is a foundational thinker in the history of Christian ethics.
The 13th-century theologian Thomas Aquinas is a foundational thinker in the history of Christian ethics.