One difference between guilt and shame, French philosopher Frédéric Gros points out in his book “A Philosophy of Shame: A ...

If you find yourself relentlessly pursuing flawlessness, it may be because you’re convinced that you're fundamentally flawed. It's a way of saying, "I must be beyond reproach because deep inside, I ...

When we bury shame, it drives narcissism, numbness, and disconnection. Befriending it with compassion opens the door to ...

Judge William Young expressed frustration over the government’s criteria for terminating hundreds of medical research grants.

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We want our kids to have a relationship with food that’s grounded in trust, joy and respect. We want them to move their ...

Owen Flanagan argues that addicts are free and that self-directed shame about their behavior can help motivate them to recover. Jean-Paul Sartre can strengthen Flanagan’s case.