Philosophical Dictionary
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Just War Theory: Thomas Aquinas' Rules of Engagement for War
By Caroline Black
Let's discuss Thomas Aquinas's just war theory. How can you tell if warfare is just? Can warfare be just by its nature? -
Nichomachean Ethics: Virtue for a Rule-Loving Society
By Caroline Black
We share the difference between modern ethical theories and the virtue ethics system posed by the Ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle, explaining how virtue ethics offers us more than explanations of what is good or bad. -
Nietzsche on morals
By Markus Uehleke
What does Nietzsche mean by master and slave morality? We explain this by means of a meme and refer to his book "Genealogy of Morals". Read more now. -
On truth in a moral sense
By Markus Uehleke
A summary of the major moral theories besides a definition of moral perspectivism including its limitations. Read more on our Philosophy Blog. -
Against nihilism: the intuitive correctness of moral parameters
By Markus Uehleke
We explain philosophy memes so you actually know why you're laughing.