‘The Necessity of Transcendental Philosophy’ ‘The Necessity of Transcendental Philosophy’ Transcendental philosophy, in the context of the philosophy of mind, is the attempt to account for the conditions of possibility of states of understanding. By ‘states of understanding’ I mean all the ways in which subjects can make sense of things – cognition, perception, emotions, the imagination, and acts and attitudes of valuing. I will outline the questions a transcendental philosophy must address, and argue that any complete theory of the subject or of the mind must answer these questions; therefore, any complete theory of the mind must be, in part, a transcendental theory. Introduction A striking feature of the contemporary philosophy of mind is how alien the problems and practices of transcendental philosophy seem to it. (a) No philosophy of mind can be complete without addressing transcendental questions. Understanding This is a rather schematic account, which I will try to fill in presently. Transcendental Philosophy
Meditate for a Date If you want to get a date this Valentine’s Day, cross your legs, close your eyes and say “Om.” Or, turn on “MediDating: Meditations for Fearless Romance,” a new collection of meditations from Gabrielle Bernstein, best-selling author and spiritual guru to Manhattan’s young and restless. MORE: The Spirit Junkie’s Secret to Loving Your Body MediDating is a series of love meditations to help you release all those fears about winding up sad and alone with a growing collection of cats. “The romantic areas of our lives can often be the most anxious and uncomfortable areas,” says Bernstein. Her meditations start by helping you let go of what she calls "romantic delusions," otherwise known as totally unrealistic expectations. Of course, letting go of those expectations won’t happen overnight. Bernstein encourages people to spend three or four months on the first seven meditations, allowing time to process tough emotions. MORE: Meditation for Beginners
Find out about Braids: Our Top 7 Picks By kenziepoo | It’s so hard to believe that fall will be upon us soon. If you are like me you will be in desperate need of what’s in for hair this fall. Keep reading after the jump to view our favorite Braids! nggallery id=’121177′ Milkmaid Braid You can't go wrong with a Dutch Milkmaid Braid Tucked Braid Try this pretty tucked braid for an evening out. French Braid-Cascading hair One of my favorites is the Partial French Braid w/ Cascading Hair. Double Knot Fast and easy: Try the Double Knot...tie a single knot in much the same way you would tie any knot, placing one section of parted hair over the other, then looping that section though the created hole, pulling the two parts tightly Side Braid You can rock a Turban with a relatively loose and relaxed side braid. Milkmaid braid via here Tucked Braid via here French Braid Cascading Hair via here Side Braid with Turban via here Undone Braid via here Braided Pigtails via here Can’t do braids due to your shorter ‘do? The 7 WORST things to say to your kid
All stereotypes are true, except... II: "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder" They say beauty is in the eye of the beholder, which means that different people possess different standards of beauty and that not everyone agrees on who is beautiful and who is not. This is the first stereotype or aphorism that evolutionary psychology has overturned. It turns out that the standards of beauty are not only the same across individuals and cultures, they are also innate. We are born with the notion of who’s beautiful and who’s not. On the surface, the aphorism “beauty is in the eye of the beholder” appears quite reasonable. Many introductory college textbooks in sociology and anthropology include pictures of people who are considered to be beautiful in different cultures, and some of them look quite bizarre to the contemporary western eye. Within the United States, both East Asians and whites, and whites and blacks agree on which faces are more or less beautiful. But what are the culturally universal and innate standards of beauty?
40 Belief-Shaking Remarks From a Ruthless Nonconformist If there’s one thing Friedrich Nietzsche did well, it’s obliterate feel-good beliefs people have about themselves. He has been criticized for being a misanthrope, a subvert, a cynic and a pessimist, but I think these assessments are off the mark. I believe he only wanted human beings to be more honest with themselves. He did have a remarkable gift for aphorism — he once declared, “It is my ambition to say in ten sentences what others say in a whole book.” Even today his words remain controversial. Here are 40 unsympathetic statements from the man himself. 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. 37. 38. 39. 40. More of Nietzsche’s genius here. Have a lot on your mind? Everyday mindfulness has transformed my life, and the lives of many others.
Guide to flirting Why do we flirt? Flirting is much more than just a bit of fun: it is a universal and essential aspect of human interaction. Anthropological research shows that flirting is to be found, in some form, in all cultures and societies around the world. Flirting is a basic instinct, part of human nature. According to some evolutionary psychologists, flirting may even be the foundation of civilisation as we know it. If flirting is instinctive, why do we need this Guide? Like every other human activity, flirting is governed by a complex set of unwritten laws of etiquette. We only become aware of the rules when someone commits a breach of this etiquette – by flirting with the wrong person, perhaps, or at an inappropriate time or place. This is a very obvious example, but the more complex and subtle aspects of flirting etiquette can be confusing – and most of us have made a few embarrassing mistakes. Where to flirt Parties Drinking-places Learning-places Workplace Participant sports/hobbies 1. 2. Posture
Breaking Down Beauty: Fixing Broken Powder Cosmetics & Painted Ladies By Sheila Arkee So, you have a favorite eyeshadow, pressed powder, or blush you absolutely cannot live without. Life happens, and sometimes before you even realize it, you find yourself the owner of your favorite product, smashed into 5 million little pieces. When your powder cosmetics are broken into 5 million pieces, you can always put them in a small container and use as a loose shadow, but you DO have the option of fixing the products so it’s almost as good as new. It’s easy! The only extra product you’ll need is Rubbing Alcohol that you can get from any old drugstore. Here is a lovely L’Oreal H.I.P. #319 eyeshadow that was sadly broken upon arrival. Step 1: Dump the shadow into a small bowl. Step 2: Use the back of a brush to crush the shadow into a fine powder. Step 3: I used the cap to my rubbing alcohol as a measurement and poured it into the container with the shadow. I used a wooden stirrer that I had lying around, but you can use a spoon or anything you want. Step 7: All set!
A Cup o' Joe: DIY Facial Scrub The following article was written by PETA intern Sofia Hueter. Many of us are accustomed to the daily ritual of guzzling cup after cup of coffee to stay awake because it is so ingrained in our society that habitually drinking something with caffeine in it every few hours is the best way to fight fatigue. Caffeine does, in fact, help to ward off our lingering morning drowsiness, but drinking coffee, though often delicious and enjoyable, is not the only way to get the caffeine fix that your body craves. Did you know that your body can absorb caffeine through the skin? In addition to giving you a pick-me-up, coffee has other benefits. Cup O’ Joe Facial Scrub 4 Tbsp. olive oil 6 Tbsp. coffee grounds* Container for finished product Mix the coffee grounds and olive oil. *Note: The coffee grounds should be very fine because you will be rubbing them onto your skin. The coffee will exfoliate your skin while the olive oil provides a good source of moisture to keep your skin soft and hydrated.
Mindfulness In Plain English A PDF preview from the 20th edition - Click Here Special Offer - 20% Off the latest edition / The 20th Anniversary Edition - eBook or paperback / See Below "Mindfulness in Plain English" has been on UrbanDharma.org a while now for free download, but the edition I posted years ago was the first edition and is now rather dated. Over the last few months I have been in contact with the publisher at Wisdom Publications about M.I.P.E... I have come to understand any money that would have gone to Wisdom Publications (a non-profit publisher of Buddhist books) and the author Ven. I think supporting both Wisdom Publications and Ven. " Wisdom Publications and UrbanDharma.org have joined forces to offer a 20% discount code - UDMIP- on the New Edition of "Mindfulness in Plain English" which can be applied to both the 'paperback and eBook' version at check out, on the Wisdom Publications website... Buy from Wisdom Publications and get a 20% discount - Click Here - Apply UDMIP at Check Out. Peace...
The Science of Romance: Why We Flirt Contrary to widespread belief, only two very specific types of people flirt: those who are single and those who are married. Single people flirt because, well, they're single and therefore nobody is really contractually obliged to talk to them, sleep with them or scratch that difficult-to-reach part of the back. But married people, they're a tougher puzzle. They've found themselves a suitable--maybe even superior--mate, had a bit of productive fun with the old gametes and ensured that at least some of their genes are carried into the next generation. Subscribe Now Get TIME the way you want it One Week Digital Pass — $4.99 Monthly Pay-As-You-Go DIGITAL ACCESS — $2.99 One Year ALL ACCESS — Just $30!
...love Maegan: Messy Rope Braids and Low Bun Hair Tutorial... These little rope braids are a fun way to add a little style with your own hair, creating a sort-of headband of sorts. Your hair doesn’t need to be extremely long, but you do need some length to cover the top of your head with. If you have layers, you could instead create a tiny French Braid where the hair is shorter and closer to your head, if that makes sense. I originally wore this style last Summer with two slightly larger braids Watch and Enjoy… * Notes: Instead of one large bun, create two or three little buns at base of your head OR swap the bun for a clean pony tail. Wear it Up… Wear it Down… * Just bobby pin them in place or use a pretty barrette * Click Here for my DIY Tassel Earrings shown above * Have Fun! Find all my Hair Tutorials here!
Home Facials - Get Natural Skincare Ideas at WomansDay.com Facials are a great way to keep your skin glowing, but they can be pricey. We asked Louisa Macan-Graves, author of Hollywood Beauty Secrets: Remedies to the Rescue, and Elda Argenti, owner of the Plantogen skincare line, for their favorite make-at-home face masks crafted from common household ingredients. For All Skin Types Brighten: Cut a slice of ripe papaya and remove the seeds and pulp (save the pulp for a snack later—it’s great for digestion). Exfoliate: Combine 1 tsp honey and 1 tsp olive oil. Cleanse: “Believe it or not, I love to cleanse with oil,” says Argenti. For Oil- and Blemish-Prone Skin Lift & Tighten: Combine 2 Tbsp plain yogurt with 1 Tbsp fresh lemon juice (the juice of one lemon) and apply to your cleansed face and neck. Tone: This toning eye treatment helps to “de-puff, relax, refresh and energize your skin,” says Argenti. For Dry Skin Soothe: Combine 2 Tbsp honey with 1 Tbsp apple cider vinegar or lemon juice. WD on TV: Make Your Own Beauty Products
» you’re already perfect ‘Be Content with what you have; rejoice in the way things are. When you realize there is nothing lacking, the whole world belongs to you.’ ~Lao Tzu Post written by Leo Babauta. Follow me on twitter . A lot of people come to Zen Habits (and read other personal development blogs and books) because they want to improve something about themselves. I know, because I was one of those people. This desire to improve myself and my life was one of the things that led to Zen Habits. A powerful realization that has helped me is simply this: You’re already good enough, you already have more than enough, and you’re already perfect. Try saying that to yourself, as corny as that might sound, just to see if it sounds true. The thing I’ve learned, and it’s not some new truth but an old one that took me much too long to learn, is that if you learn to be content with who you are and where you are in life, it changes everything. Consider what changes: Do you have eyes that see? You’re already perfect.
No sex until the third date? Living apart before marriage? Recent studies kick conventional wisdom to the curb - The New Love Rules Sandy, You are making completely unsubstantiated statements. How has a decline in morals, and faith (also unsubstantiated since the most atheistic societies are the most peaceful and least violent. Only a correlation I know, but it is more evidence than any faiths merits) resulted in more trouble than good. What "morals" are you talking about? It is only ever the honesty and integrity of the person that colours an act as moral or not. Marriage is only a piece of paper between people and has no bearing on whether or not the child will be cared for. Love is what creates a relationship, and cares for a child, not religion (THANK GOODNESS!) Religion=good irreligion=bad. Not everyone believes as you do, but SURPRISINGLY many people still manage to lead healthy, loving and productive lives. Honestly I am surprised at some of the comments and the "**** shame" that comes from such archaic and judgemental views of sexualtiy. Good article.