Philosophical Dictionary

Image of an elementary classroom with one kid raising their hand, Karl Marx's face imposed over the body. Reads: Bloomberg Opinion: Why don't workers get the full benefit of rising productivity? No one has good answers.

Think Capitalism Is Your Bestie? Ask Karl!

Caroline Black

In which we discuss Karl Marx's anti-capitalist roots, delving into the history of the Industrial Revolution in the 19th century and relating these critiques to our current situation as society...

Think Capitalism Is Your Bestie? Ask Karl!

Caroline Black

In which we discuss Karl Marx's anti-capitalist roots, delving into the history of the Industrial Revolution in the 19th century and relating these critiques to our current situation as society...

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Constructive Discussion on Social Constructs

Constructive Discussion on Social Constructs

Caroline Black

In which we discuss the philosophical concept of the social construct. What is a social construct and what makes something a social construct?

Constructive Discussion on Social Constructs

Caroline Black

In which we discuss the philosophical concept of the social construct. What is a social construct and what makes something a social construct?

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A meme with the text: What is the strangest thing you've done for cash? Work 40+ hours a week.

Alienatin' 9 to 5 with Marx

Caroline Black

In which we discuss Karl Marx's theories of alienation of labor and wage slavery in our contemporary context.

Alienatin' 9 to 5 with Marx

Caroline Black

In which we discuss Karl Marx's theories of alienation of labor and wage slavery in our contemporary context.

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Who Owns Philosophy? Open the Gate!

Who Owns Philosophy? Open the Gate!

Caroline Black

Philosophy has long been dominated by European men, but the love of wisdom shouldn't be exclusive. It's time to open the gates and welcome diverse perspectives into philosophical discourse.

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Who Owns Philosophy? Open the Gate!

Caroline Black

Philosophy has long been dominated by European men, but the love of wisdom shouldn't be exclusive. It's time to open the gates and welcome diverse perspectives into philosophical discourse.

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Plot Twist: Your Reality Might Be Personalized (And Why That's Terrifying)

Plot Twist: Your Reality Might Be Personalized ...

Markus Uehleke

Ever noticed how your online world seems perfectly tailored to your tastes? While this personalization can be convenient, it also raises some unsettling questions.

Plot Twist: Your Reality Might Be Personalized ...

Markus Uehleke

Ever noticed how your online world seems perfectly tailored to your tastes? While this personalization can be convenient, it also raises some unsettling questions.

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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. at a microphone with the text "I have a meme."

Positive Trolling Through Nonviolent Resistance...

Caroline Black

In which we discuss the philosophy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who helmed a powerful Civil Rights movement through the power of nonviolent resistance.

Positive Trolling Through Nonviolent Resistance...

Caroline Black

In which we discuss the philosophy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., who helmed a powerful Civil Rights movement through the power of nonviolent resistance.

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