My Philosophical Well

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The quality of one's vitality is proportionate to the depth of one's philosophical well, from which to draw the refreshment necessary to continue life with disciplined optimism, determination, and a sense of adventure.


Edward L. De La Loza

Apps

  • Endel - Personalized soundscapes to help you focus, relax, and sleep. Backed by neuroscience.
  • Headspace - "Stress less with hundreds of meditations."
  • InsightTimer - "#1  app for sleep, anxiety and stress."
  • The School of Life - "The School of Life App is a digital resource for making time for your mental wellbeing."
  • Stoa - "Practice Stoicism. Build resilience. Stoa combines the ancient philosophy of Stoicism with mindfulness meditation in a practical meditation app."
  • Stoic. - "There is something about stoic. that makes me feel a sense of peace and motivation. Every aspect of it is incredible, from the daily quotes from Stoic philosophers to answering the questions, doing a visualization or meditation within the exercises." - adiposter
  • Waking Up - A new operating system for your mind. Waking Up isn’t just another meditation app.


Endel Explained | What is Endel?

Heart Sutra × Ikkyu-ji Temple, Kyoto / Kanho Yakushiji

Audio Meditations

  • HelpGuide | "Meditation has many benefits. It reduces stress, increases calm and focus, and promotes greater physical and emotional well-being. Anyone can do it, and the rewards can come quickly. These guided meditations will help you get started." - HelpGuide


Eastern Philosophy

  • Great Minds of the Eastern Intellectual Tradition | "Western philosophy is a vast intellectual tradition, the product of thousands of years of revolutionary thought built up by a rich collection of brilliant minds. But to understand the Western intellectual tradition is to get only half the story. The Eastern intellectual tradition has made just as important a contribution - and is also the product of thousands of years of cumulative thought by a distinct group of brilliant thinkers." - Publisher's Summary


Epicureanism

  • Epicurus of Samos: His Philosophy and Life by Epicurus, Crespo | Audible.com
  • Use Epicurean Philosophy to Find Happiness | "Throughout history, both philosophers and psychologists alike have pondered the notion of happiness. One of the great minds to focus on the concept of happiness was Epicurus, a Greek philosopher who lived between 341 BC and 270 BC." - Jodi Clarke, MA, LPC/MHSP


Live Life Beyond Self

A 97-Year-Old Philosopher Faces His Own Death

Robert Waldinger: What makes a good life? Lessons from the longest study on happiness

Awe Quiz - Includes items from three scientifically validated scales. | Greater Good Science Center

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Happiness

  • Atheist | Epicurus and the atheist’s guide to happiness
  • Baha'i | How to Find True Happiness 
  • Buddhism | What Is True Happiness?
  • Christianity | Christian Happiness? The True Source of Joy
  • Confucianism | Confucian philosophy on happiness
  • Hinduism | Three Ways to Achieve Enduring Happiness
  • Islam | The Idea of Happiness in the Qur’an
  • Judaism | The Pursuit of Joy
  • Shinto | Shinto, Buddhism and the Japanese belief system
  • Sikhism | Sikh Dharma and the Core of Happiness
  • Taoism | 4 Ways That Taoism Can Help Us Be Happier
  • Zoroastrianism | Happiness and Well Being | A Talk by Khurshed Batliwala (Bawa) for the Parsi Community


Neuroscience

  • A Review on the Role of the Neuroscience of Flow States in the Modern World  | "Flow states have been shown to help people reach peak performance, yet this elusive state is not easily attained." - Joshua Gold and Joseph Ciorciari


Neurotheology

  • Is The Human Brain Hardwired for God? | “When we look at how the brain works, we see it’s able to very easily engage in religious and spiritual practices, ideas and experiences.” - Dr. Andrew Newberg


Philosophy

  • 10 schools of philosophy and why you should know them  | "There are many famous schools of thought that you have probably heard of, but did you hear the truth or just get a caricature of the idea?" Scotty Hendricks
  • Best 80 Philosophy Podcasts You Must Follow | "The best philosophy podcasts from thousands of podcasts on the web ranked by traffic, social media, domain authority & freshness." - FeedSpot
  • History of Philosophy  | "Peter Adamson, Professor of Philosophy at the LMU in Munich and at King's College London, takes listeners through the history of philosophy, 'without any gaps.' The series looks at the ideas, lives and historical context of the major philosophers as well as the lesser-known figures of the tradition." - History of Philosophy Without any Gaps, Kings College London
  • History of Philosophy Without Any Gaps [Podcasts]
  • Moral Arguments for the Existence of God | "They are interesting because evaluating their soundness requires attention to practically every important philosophical issue dealt with in metaethics." - The Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy
  • Philosophy, Science and Religion: Philosophy and Religion | "Philosophy, Science and Religion mark three of the most fundamental modes of thinking about the world and our place in it. Are these modes incompatible?" - Dr. Orestis Palermos, University of Edinburgh
  • Study Philosophy  | "Philosophy asks some of the biggest questions that have ever been asked and prepares you for the kind of rigorous thinking and critical analysis used in a wide variety of fields, including law, medicine and graduate school." - USC Dormsife College of Letters, Arts and Sciences



Religion

  • Does God Exist? | "This head-to-head debate will reflect on an age-old question which has been considered by philosophers and theologians for millennia: does God exist? Our two speakers (Professor Richard Swinburne & Professor Peter Millican) will discuss the philosophical arguments for and against the existence of God, from moral and logical arguments to those posed by observed phenomena of the universe." - Oxford Union
  • Is Belief in God Necessary for Good Values? Global Survey on Religion and Morality | "People’s thoughts on whether belief in God is necessary to be moral vary by economic development, education and age." - Christine Tamir, Aidan Connaghton, and Ariana Monique Salazar, Pew Research Center
  • Mapped: The World’s Major Religions | "Here's a look at the religious composition of major religions in every country around the world." - Anshool Deshukh, Pew Research Center
  • The Global Religious Landscape | "Worldwide, more than eight-in-ten people identify with a religious group." - Anshool Deshmukh, Pew Research Center
  • The God Debate II: Harris vs. Craig  | "The second annual God Debate features atheist neuroscientist Sam Harris and Evangelical Christian apologist William Lane Craig as they debate the topic: "Is Good From God?" - University of Notre Dame


Resources

  • American Philosophical Association | "[P]romotes the discipline and profession of philosophy, both within the academy and in the public arena. The APA supports the professional development of philosophers at all levels and works to foster greater understanding and appreciation of the value of philosophical inquiry." - The American Philosophical Association
  • Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy | "[F]ounded in 1995 to provide open access to detailed, scholarly, peer-reviewed information on key topics and philosophers in all areas of philosophy." - The Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy 
  • Lexundria | A Digital Library of Classical Antiquity
  • Loeb Classical Library | "The mission of Loeb Classical Library, founded by James Loeb in 1911, has always been to make Classical Greek and Latin literature accessible to the broadest range of readers." - Jeffrey Henderson
  • Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy | "[O]rganizes scholars from around the world in philosophy and related disciplines to create and maintain an up-to-date reference work." - Edward N. Zalta and Uri Nodelman


Scientists and Belief

  • 23 Famous Scientists Who Are Not Atheists - Magis Center
  • Scientists and Belief | Pew Research Center  | "[T]he survey shows that scientists are roughly half as likely as the general public to believe in God or a higher power." - David Masci, Senior Researcher, Pew Research Center’s Forum on Religion & Public Life.
  • Science vs. God | "Many people perceive the struggle to understand our Universe as a battle between science and God. But this is a false dichotomy." - Marcelo Gleiser


Self-Improvement Courses

  • Cornel West | "Distinguished philosopher Cornel West teaches you how to think more deeply, connect more closely, and live a more fruitful and meaningful." - Master Class
  • The Science of Happiness | edX | "A free eight-week Science of Happiness course that will offer practical, research-backed tips on living a happy and meaningful life." - The Huffington Post



Andrew Newberg: Is The Human Brain Hardwired for God? | Big Think

Neil deGrasse Tyson: Atheist or Agnostic? | Big Think

Richard Dawkins vs. Rowan Williams: Humanity's ultimate origins | University of Oxford

The Believing Brain: Evolution, Neuroscience, and the Spiritual Instinct | World Science Festival

Spirituality

  • Best 80 Spiritual Podcasts You Must Follow | "The best spiritual podcasts from thousands of podcasts on the web ranked by traffic, social media, domain authority & freshness." - FeedSpot
  • What Is Spirituality? | University of Minnesota - Taking Charge of Your Health & Wellbeing


Stoicism

  • A Daily Regimen for the Modern Stoic  | "Donald Robertson lays out a practical framework for making Stoic philosophy a part of your everyday life." - PocketStoic Staff
  • The Daily Stoic | 366 Meditations on Wisdom, Perseverance, and the Art of Living  
  • Discourses and Selected Writings by Epictetus | "The Discourses argue that happiness lies in learning to perceive exactly what is in our power to change and what is not, and in embracing our fate to live in harmony with god and nature." - Audible.com
  • Seneca's Letters from a Stoic  | "Rich in epigrammatic wit, Seneca's interpretation of Stoicism constitutes a timeless and inspiring declaration of the dignity of the individual mind." - Lucius Annaeus Seneca  (Author), Richard Mott Gummere  (Translator) 
  • Stoic app  | "Stoic can help you live a happier and more tranquil life. You will learn stoicism philosophy and how to cope with stress." - Mac Apple Store


Universities and Online Programs

  • Anthropology and Archaeology Graduate Program | "Build a foundation in the theories and methods of anthropology and archaeology through the investigation of the material culture of past societies." - Harvard Extension School 
  • Learn Philosophy with Online Courses, Classes, & Lessons | edX
  • Philosophy of Science | "This course introduces the core issues in the philosophy of science, in particular the debates about the nature of the scientific method, theories of confirmation, the demarcation of science from non-science, the rationality of theory change, and scientific realism." -Oxford University Department for Continuing Education
  • Philosophy of Science | "For the last four centuries, scientists have aimed to provide us with an understanding of the world around us. By all appearances, science has made substantial progress during this time. But is this progress real or illusory?" - Coursera


Western Philosophy

  • Great Minds of the Western Intellectual Tradition | "For 3,000 years, mankind has grappled with fundamental questions about life. What is real? Who or what is God? When is it legitimate for one person to have power over others? What is justice? Beauty?  This 84-lecture, 12-professor tour of Western philosophical tradition covers more than 60 of history's greatest minds and brings you a comprehensive survey of the history of Western philosophy from its origins in classical Greece to the present." - Audible.com


The Known Universe by American Museum of Natural History

"The Known Universe takes viewers from the Himalayas through our atmosphere and the inky black of space to the afterglow of the Big Bang."

Timelapse of the Universe, Earth, and Life

"The History of the Universe, Earth, and Life shows the most important events and the main stages of the development of the planet Earth from the moment of its formation to the present day."

Inspiring Awe & Wonder

"If you don't understand what is the purpose of a human being, then you are not going to have a civilization that helps people to thrive." - Shaykh Hamza Yusuf

Why sex, food, and shelter aren’t enough for Homo Sapiens

"What is the capacity for belief in humans, and how does it shape our lives and interactions with the world?"

What is consciousness? | The Economist

"Understanding what consciousness is, and why and how it evolved, is perhaps the greatest mystery known to science." - The Economist

Question reality! Science, philosophy, and the search for meaning

What is reality? Explore how physics and philosophy have changed our perspective on the nature of the universe, matter, and mind over time.

Take this course on edX


Cartographers of the Brain: Mapping the Connectome

"We all go through this miracle of development where we create the most complex three pounds in the universe." - Nim Tottenham, Ph.D. 

How Strong Is Your Sense of Purpose in Life?

Purpose in Life Quiz

GAYATRI MANTRA with Meaning & Significance

Tao | Meditation Music

Psalms 104 sung in ancient Hebrew

Native American Flute Music

Ottoman Sufi Music (Instrumental Ney Flute)

Spirit Move

10 Hours of Messianic Jewish Worship Music

Satnam Satnam Satnam Ji || Waheguru Waheguru Waheguru Ji || Relaxing Mantra Meditation Music, Simran

Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist- Mater Eucharistiae

Salve Regina

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