:up: I try not to cop-out and lean explicitly on my old (long unused) graduate degree in cognitive psychology when discussing philosophical topics. Conceptual clarity is – should be – more persuasive than stroking our credentials.I suggest that those from a 'scientific materialist perspective' or those who undertake research have more knowledge of the cognitive biases and will acknowledge such in reports. It is part of their training and education. — Amity
Okay, I won't force the issue — Jack Cummins
It's not so much that I don't wish to respond to your posts but some of it seems more about me as a person, which goes beyond philosophy — Jack Cummins
I am sure that I have many weaknesses and some may think that I am shallow in thinking, although I am not sure that this can be established on the basis of forum discussion — Jack Cummins
The main reason why I chose not to do a degree in psychology was because I did 'A' level psychology and felt that experimental psychology was so shallow.
— Jack Cummins
You feel and judge from a single experience. I am reminded of your swift assessment of a short story.
Dismissing it - from its title alone. In that case, fairly unimportant consequences.
Consider how your habits of thinking/decision-making might appear 'shallow' to others ?
What are the implications in your 'life experiment' ?
Experimental psychology.
Isn't that how Jung came to his conclusions. The ones you admire so much ? — Amity
I hope that I don't drive you to need whiskey on account of using the expression, 'I believe'. — Jack Cummins
It is good to be aware of the personal aspects of belief, with a mixture of honesty and ability to think and evaluate ideas. — Jack Cummins
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