Philosophical Dictionary

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Kierkegaard's Concept of Despair: Finding Meani...

Markus Uehleke

Explore Kierkegaard's profound analysis of despair as an existential condition rather than mere emotion. Learn how balancing your finite and infinite selves can overcome both forms of despair, and discover...

Kierkegaard's Concept of Despair: Finding Meani...

Markus Uehleke

Explore Kierkegaard's profound analysis of despair as an existential condition rather than mere emotion. Learn how balancing your finite and infinite selves can overcome both forms of despair, and discover...

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From Darwin to Humanity: How Evolutionary Insights Can Shape a Better Future

From Darwin to Humanity: How Evolutionary Insig...

Markus Uehleke

Darwin's theory invites us to reflect on our place in the natural world and our shared ancestry with other living beings. It offers a profound perspective on our origins and...

From Darwin to Humanity: How Evolutionary Insig...

Markus Uehleke

Darwin's theory invites us to reflect on our place in the natural world and our shared ancestry with other living beings. It offers a profound perspective on our origins and...

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Challenging Dogmatism: Exploring the Impact of Cartesian Doubt

Challenging Dogmatism: Exploring the Impact of ...

Markus Uehleke

Read more about the philosophical principle of methodological doubt and learn why it is still relevant today.

Challenging Dogmatism: Exploring the Impact of ...

Markus Uehleke

Read more about the philosophical principle of methodological doubt and learn why it is still relevant today.

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Beyond Good and Evil: Unleashing the Power of Nietzsche's Overman

Beyond Good and Evil: Unleashing the Power of N...

Markus Uehleke

Nietzsche viewed the overman as a higher state of being, where individuals embrace their instincts, desires, and passions to unleash their creativity and power. We try to highlight what Nietzsche specifically...

Beyond Good and Evil: Unleashing the Power of N...

Markus Uehleke

Nietzsche viewed the overman as a higher state of being, where individuals embrace their instincts, desires, and passions to unleash their creativity and power. We try to highlight what Nietzsche specifically...

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Plato's Allegory of the Cave: Unveiling the Truth Behind the Shadows

Plato's Allegory of the Cave: Unveiling the Tru...

Markus Uehleke

Plato's Allegory of the Cave explores the notion of being trapped in a world of shadows and illusions. It invites us to question our perception of reality and contemplate the...

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Plato's Allegory of the Cave: Unveiling the Tru...

Markus Uehleke

Plato's Allegory of the Cave explores the notion of being trapped in a world of shadows and illusions. It invites us to question our perception of reality and contemplate the...

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Common Misconceptions of Stoicism and Absurdism

Common Misconceptions of Stoicism and Absurdism

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.

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Common Misconceptions of Stoicism and Absurdism

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.

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