Tag: logic

Pysche

Posted on by Olaf

Some would say that sheep are known for their ‘gentle, social, and herd-oriented psyche’. They certainly have instincts for safety, companionship and routine.  Apparently they are emotionally sensitive and, being ‘prey animals’ they are fearful and cautious – they easily get lost.  Not so very different perhaps then from most human beings! More usually the word ‘pysche’ refers to the human soul, mind, or spirit—essentially the essence of a person’s inner self. In psychology, ‘psyche’ describes the totality of the human mind, including both conscious and unconscious elements. The word comes from the Greek ‘psukhē’, meaning ‘breath, life, soul’.

ALL THE EVIDENCE POINTS

Posted on by Olaf

Just how much evidence is required for certainty or to reach a conclusion that is beyond doubt?  The modern age stands or falls on the application of scientific methods – hypothesis, theory and law.  When new evidence comes to light, new hypotheses will lead to a questioning of previous assumptions and theories which can even undermine reasoning formerly taken to be factual, sound, solid laws! This is the way bodies of knowledge develop and are passed on to subsequent generations as ‘received fact’.  It means however that many theories are overturned and some taken as fact now will be overturned in the future!  Let’s consider science and faith to see where the evidence points.