Philosophical Dictionary
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Dreams, Mirrors, and Invisible Coffee: Discover the Truth
By Caroline Black
The final par of the "Philosophy Carol" series. Meeting the Ghost of Philosophy in an eternal cafe brings you to an epiphany. -
Sisyphus: The Absurd Hero or Asymptomatic Case?
By Markus Uehleke
We ask the tough questions here: what if Sisyphus is just asymptomatic and his happiness is not at all transferable to us "normal" people? Is Camus' assertion more than the "it is what it is" for educated people, even if it is repeated like a mantra in some places?
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Common Misconceptions of Stoicism and Absurdism
By Markus Uehleke
Popular culture often simplifies or distorts philosophical concepts to fit entertainment (e.g. memes) or narrative purposes, potentially leading to misconceptions. We explain the most common misunderstandings. -
A hostage-taker named -ism
By Markus Uehleke
It's a condition, okay. Still no reason to fall for the -isms. -
Is absurdism just existentialism with good vibes?
By Markus Uehleke
We explain philosophy memes so you actually know why you're laughing.