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The impact of culture, tradition and society on psyche.

Forgiveness
Cubs Suck: Relax and Enjoy It!

Richard A. Shweder on April 23, 2014

Why are the Chicago Cubs so bad? That is a generous way to ask the question. The "Cubs Suck." And every fan knows how to intone those two four letter words in at least three different ways.

Why are the Chicago Cubs so bad? That is a generous way to ask the question. The "Cubs Suck." And every fan knows how to intone those two four letter words in at least three different ways.

Politics
How Hanukkah Led Me to Cultural Anthropology

Richard A. Shweder on December 8, 2010

Behind the happy face of Hanukkah is a serious question: Is there room for the way of life of the very un-modern Maccabees in a liberal democracy such as our own?

Behind the happy face of Hanukkah is a serious question: Is there room for the way of life of the very un-modern Maccabees in a liberal democracy such as our own?

Depression
Tiger Woods and the Halo Effect

Richard A. Shweder on December 16, 2009

The Tiger Woods melodrama has a silver lining. It's an opportunity to get free of the halo effect and to stop looking for knights in shining armor on the PGA tour.

The Tiger Woods melodrama has a silver lining. It's an opportunity to get free of the halo effect and to stop looking for knights in shining armor on the PGA tour.