Tag «Philosophy»

Economic Anthropology: An Interdisciplinary Field

Economic anthropology is not a widely known field of study; most people could only guess what it is, and most would assume that it is some sort of obscure field restricted to academia. The anthropology part might suggest that it is “softer” and less about hard numbers than pure economics. In fact, the two words …

Famous Female Authors and Their Century: Book Review

Book Review by Julie Porter Sharp: The Women Who Made An Art of Having An Opinion By Michelle Dean When someone is described as sharp, it means that the person is usually intelligent, witty, and perceptive. Journalist, Michelle Dean gathered some of the smartest, perceptive female authors who have all been described as “sharp.” Her …

Critical Thinking and Problem-Solving

The internet has made it a small world, but ironically, we now see what a big world it really is: There is so much information, so many modes of thought, and so many valuable skills. We have all heard teachers and thought leaders extol critical thinking and problem-solving, but such skills seem abstract and not …