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    Study phil & psych basics

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    Study phil & psych basics

    This learning plan bridges two disciplines that have shaped human understanding for millennia, offering practical frameworks for self-awareness and better decision-making. It's ideal for curious thinkers, students exploring humanities or social sciences, professionals in counseling or coaching fields, or anyone seeking deeper insight into human nature and how to live more intentionally.

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    • 4 sections • 12 courses • Updated 4 days ago
    The Problems of PhilosophyThe Little Book of PsychologyPhilosophy: Ancient Wisdom for Modern Life12 sources

    How This Learning Plan Was Made

    This plan was crafted by BeFreed’s proprietary AI to help you learn Study phil & psych basics with ease. It is curated from in-depth research on the topic and structured around the most effective learning journeys proven by BeFreed users.

    Each episode delivers bite-sized, high-impact lessons distilled from world-class sources — bestselling books, research papers, and expert insights. Together, they form a sophisticated yet accessible path to mastering Study phil & psych basics.

    What You'll Learn

    • Master foundational concepts in philosophy and psychology to understand how we think about mind, reality, and existence
    • Explore consciousness, cognition, and cognitive biases to decode why your mind works the way it does
    • Analyze human behavior in social contexts, from personality formation to ethical decision-making
    • Integrate philosophical wisdom with psychological research to tackle questions about meaning and purpose
    • Develop critical thinking skills that bridge abstract theory with practical insights about human flourishing

    Build your foundational understanding of both philosophy and psychology through accessible introductions that reveal the core questions, concepts, and thinkers that shape how we understand the mind and existence.

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    Journey through 2,500 years of human wisdom from Socrates to Sartre. Discover how philosophical insights about meaning, consciousness, and ethics provide practical tools for navigating modern existence.

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    Dive into the fascinating intersection of philosophy and psychology by exploring consciousness, how we think, and why our minds work the way they do—from cognitive biases to the nature of awareness itself.

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    Conscious: A Brief Guide to the Fundamental Mystery of the Mind

    An illuminating exploration of consciousness, challenging our assumptions about the mind, self, and nature of reality.

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    Eli and Nia explore the fascinating science behind consciousness, memory, emotions, and behavior. Discover why your brain constructs reality, how memories change each time you recall them, and practical insights to understand yourself and others better.

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    Understand how humans function in social contexts, examining personality, relationships, ethics, and the psychological and philosophical dimensions of what it means to be human.

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    The Laws of Human Nature

    A masterful guide to understanding human behavior, decoding motivations, and gaining powerful insights into yourself and others.

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    A captivating exploration of human social behavior, examining conformity, persuasion, and prejudice through scientific insights and real-world examples.

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    source 1source 2Schools of Psychology: Main Schools of Thought - Verywell Mind7 Main Schools of Thought in Psychology
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    Psychology Deep Dive: Mind, Behavior & Human Nature

    Join Lena and Eli for a fascinating journey through psychology's revolutionary insights, from child development and decision-making biases to social influence and mental health, revealing practical wisdom for understanding yourself and others.

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    Tackle life's deepest questions about purpose, morality, and how to live well by integrating philosophical wisdom with psychological insights on decision-making and human flourishing.

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    The Fundamentals of Ethics

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    Guides to live a meaningful life through discipline, responsibility, and seeking meaning over happiness.

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