Philosophical Dictionary

In which we write about the intellectual powerhouse that was Juana Inés de la Cruz, a 17th century Mexican nun who defied a hierarchy and patriarchy.

Discover what metaphysics is and why it's more relevant than ever. From ancient Greek philosophy to modern quantum physics, explore how metaphysics tackles the biggest questions about reality, consciousness, and existence in our scientific age.

In today's blog post, we will discuss the medieval polymath Hildegard of Bingen and her philosophical concept of veriditas, as well as what we can get from it today. We will also show, through Hildegard, how some of our stereotypes of the Middle Ages are often misguided.

We discuss what Immanuel Kant called his "dogmatic slumber," how he woke from it to write his essential works in philosophy, sparking a revolution in thought that would shake the Western world.

Ever feel like philosophers speak in code to hide their ignorance? Discover why academic language is so complex, how French thinkers weaponized confusion, and why feeling like an intellectual imposter might actually make you more authentic than the experts.

Ancient philosophy meets modern psychology. Learn practical techniques for gaining cosmic perspective on modern problems, dealing with difficult people, and finding peace in chaos.