Whether we’ve been trying to improve our exercise, eating, sleep, or happiness, self-reflection is one of the most practical ...

Greek philosopher Socrates offered his advice on self-identity and self-knowledge that is still relevant today.

One of the oldest, most well-worn maxims is know thyself. A repeated and central theme of the teachings of Socrates, the inscription “know thyself” was inscribed the entrance the Temple of Apollo, ...

"Know thyself" was the first of the Delphic maxims inscribed at the Temple of Apollo in Delphi, ancient Greece. But this piece of wisdom and advice may date back even further than 2000 odd years, with ...

Recent years have seen a growing focus on making graduate education more inclusive, public-facing, connected to society -- and on celebrating the career diversity of graduate students. Studies of Ph.D ...

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Editors: Dr Tuomas Pernu (King's College London, Department of Philosophy, UK; & University of Helsinki, Department of Biosciences, Division of Physiology and Neuroscience) and Professor Sherrilyn ...

Growth in life and career starts with self-knowledge. Socrates was once asked to sum up what all philosophical commandments could be reduced to, he replied: ‘Know yourself.’ The phrase, “Know thyself, ...

EVER wondered what other people think of you – I mean, what they really think of you? I consider myself decent company, for instance, even if I know I get a bit vociferous after a few pints of bitter.