How do we know whether our values are right or wrong?
We have been having a fascinating discussion at the REBT-CBT Yahoogroup about REBT and values. A member points out that everyone has a collection of values; things and qualities which are important to them., and asks what REBT says about values and–more interesting–how do we know whether our values are right or wrong? 1,891 total views […]
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Read “Enlightenment Now” Now!
If you read one book this year, read Steven Pinker’s “Enlightenment Now.” Please! More than any book I have read, this one exposes how the despair, nastiness, anger and masochism characteristic of today’s social-cultural-political climate is irrational, manufactured and simply based on incorrect information. ~Rex 1,742 total views, 2 views today Originally posted 2018-10-01 06:33:40.
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Even though I don’t I don’t think I’ll convert the world to rationality, I may influence an occasional person here and there. And every small addition to the sum total of rationality is precious. ~Isaac Asimov -1988″ 2,630 total views Originally posted 2017-07-28 07:02:06.
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Harrison Bergeron, a story by Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.
It was the year 2081 and everybody was finally equal. ~Harrison Bergeron, a story by Kurt Vonnegut, Jr. 3,302 total views, 1 views today Originally posted 2019-04-22 22:34:57.
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Rational Optimism and Sane Positive Thinking are topics very near and dear to the heart of REBT-CBT. Click to find out why . . . 1,213 total views, 2 views today Originally posted 2019-07-19 04:41:44.
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Is “should” ever necessary?
A faithful reader asks What’s the best response to “I should have ______ (done x y z more) and if I had, things would be different now”? Thank you.” Ah, yes! Our “Darling Shoulds!” How we resist relinquishing them! As if they were some jewel more precious than diamonds! 😉 6,957 total views, […]
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Stoic Philosophy and REBT
The gods have released you from accountability for your parents, your siblings, your body, your possessions – for death and for life itself. They made you responsible only for what is in your power – the proper use of impressions. So why take on the burden of matters which you cannot answer for? You […]
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Let’s all become Mr. Spock and get rid of emotions! . . . Not!!! Not ??? 2,485 total views Originally posted 2013-03-26 22:07:14.
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Is rational always logical???
Skywalker speaks! Is rational always logical? Skywalker comments: 2,335 total views, 1 views today Originally posted 2013-09-09 04:28:03.
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“Thank Goodness I’m Alive” by Daniel Dennett
After suffering a heart attack, Daniel Dennett, American philosopher, writer and cognitive scientist “Thank goodness I’m alive!” 2,951 total views, 1 views today Originally posted 2017-08-12 05:45:35.
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Quotes That Matter
