The Shat Chakras in the Human Body and Their Significance

The meaning of the word chakra is spinning wheel. When considered from a yogic point of view, the chakras are a convergence of the human energy, feelings thoughts and physical body. These chakras are the defining factor of how we react to different situations, how we deal with reality, our emotional reactions, our aversions or desires, the amount of confidence we carry and the things we fear. It is very important to keep the energy flow freely through these chakras Read More

Classical Criminology and Human Nature

Classical criminology, and its recent expression in rational choice theory, does not cut slack in terms of excusing, or otherwise mitigating, counterproductive and maladaptive social behaviors. An essential component is the assertion you are responsible and accountable for your actions. No matter how much you blame others, abuse substances, claim “victimization” or invoke the nebulous notions of alleged “mental illness”, classicists remain unmoved. From this historic school of thought, as well as its variations, the primary philosophical notion is that Read More