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Descartes' Philosophical Revolution on Mind-Bod...

Sarthak Dhole

Join us as we explore Descartes's philosophical revolution which is listed amongst the likes of Newton and Copernicus. Descartes, a Rationalist, sought to rebuild knowledge on the foundation of reason...

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Descartes' Philosophical Revolution on Mind-Bod...

Sarthak Dhole

Join us as we explore Descartes's philosophical revolution which is listed amongst the likes of Newton and Copernicus. Descartes, a Rationalist, sought to rebuild knowledge on the foundation of reason...

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Is Sisyphus truly happy?

Sisyphus: The Absurd Hero or Asymptomatic Case?

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...

Sisyphus: The Absurd Hero or Asymptomatic Case?

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...

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Spinoza and the Psychology of Faith

Spinoza and the Psychology of Faith

Markus Uehleke

Despite the considerable time that has passed since Spinoza's writings, many of his ideas resonate with modern debates and inquiries. His conception of God as immanent in nature, his exploration...

Spinoza and the Psychology of Faith

Markus Uehleke

Despite the considerable time that has passed since Spinoza's writings, many of his ideas resonate with modern debates and inquiries. His conception of God as immanent in nature, his exploration...

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Kant Meme: The Unknowable Thing-in-Itself

Kant's Thing-in-Itself: The Reality Behind the ...

Markus Uehleke

Kant proposed that our perception of the world is shaped by our senses and mental faculties, filtering reality into a comprehensible form. The "Thing-in-Itself," however, represents the elusive reality that...

Kant's Thing-in-Itself: The Reality Behind the ...

Markus Uehleke

Kant proposed that our perception of the world is shaped by our senses and mental faculties, filtering reality into a comprehensible form. The "Thing-in-Itself," however, represents the elusive reality that...

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A four-panel meme showing a chocolate figurine melting in milk with captions suggesting that understanding Hegel's philosophy is like trying to catch wisdom from a rapidly dissolving chocolate figure.

Navigating the Labyrinth: A Beginner's Guide to...

Markus Uehleke

Unlock Hegel's challenging philosophy with this beginner's guide. Learn why his works are difficult, discover effective reading strategies, and understand his enduring relevance. From secondary sources to deliberate reading methods,...

Navigating the Labyrinth: A Beginner's Guide to...

Markus Uehleke

Unlock Hegel's challenging philosophy with this beginner's guide. Learn why his works are difficult, discover effective reading strategies, and understand his enduring relevance. From secondary sources to deliberate reading methods,...

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Stylized illustration of Kierkegaard with blonde hair and sunglasses wearing a dark coat, against a backdrop of pink trees, an orange sky, and a cityscape of Kopenhagen.

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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