Legal system: Social justice In the first part of examining psychological factors for our legal system of justice, we looked at individual factors. Now I will explore system/social factors. There’s a lot of talk about social justice nowadays. Many groups wish to bring attention to how our social systems have built-in methods of inappropriate discrimination.… Continue reading Our Legal System of Justice (2)
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Control in “Inside Out”
Who’s in charge? First: this is about the the original Pixar movie, so there are no spoilers ahead about the current film (but many about the original). I first saw Inside Out in theaters, when it came out. Pixar produces movies known for beautiful imagery and direct plots that bring out raw emotional themes. And… Continue reading Control in “Inside Out”
Our Legal System of Justice (1)
What is our legal justice system for? Our legal justice system is a bedrock institution. In any society, we make an agreement to work together and support each other. This can come with significant personal sacrifices, but with the understanding that we all ultimately benefit. Courts are a vital tool to maintain this balancing act.… Continue reading Our Legal System of Justice (1)
Psychology and Literature (3)
We’ve talked about many similarities between what psychologists and writers do. There are also some important differences. Beyond the obvious that one is through writing and the other is verbal/nonverbal communication (although psychologists often write, too!). Differences Beneficence is a Core Value of Psychology Psychologists have a responsibility in their work to do no harm… Continue reading Psychology and Literature (3)
Psychology and Literature (2)
Further Similarities Psychologists and writers have many motivations in common. In part 1 of psychology and literature, we discussed nonjudgment and holding the mirror to nature. Here are other commonalities. Identifying cause: We all sometimes wonder how something came to be, and how we can make it better. It’s why ‘origin stories’ are often the… Continue reading Psychology and Literature (2)
Psychology and Literature (1)
“To hold as ’twere the mirror up to nature” There has always been a special affinity between psychology and literature – and with good reason. One of my graduate school professors remarked that writers have made some of the best psychologists. (Although some psychologists have made lousy writers.) The reason for this may be easy… Continue reading Psychology and Literature (1)