Philosophical Dictionary

  • Disorders banished by definitions

    Disorders banished by definitions

    By Markus Uehleke

    Why psychiatric manuals are interesting for philosophers. Who defines "normal" human behavior anyway? We explain this by means of a meme.
  • Sartre and the true self

    Sartre and the true self

    By Markus Uehleke

    What does Sartre mean by "mauvaise foi" and how does this relate to the "true self". We explain this philosophical concept by using a meme. Read more now.
  • Max Stirner on spooks, truth and sanity

    Max Stirner on spooks, truth and sanity

    By Markus Uehleke

    What does Max Stirner mean by "spooks" and how does it affect people's psyche. We explain philosophy using memes. Read more here.
  • On truth in a moral sense

    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.
  • Now, what IS philosophy?!

    Now, what IS philosophy?!

    By Markus Uehleke

    What is philosophy? A question with infinite answers ...
  • The first noble truth of Buddhism

    The first noble truth of Buddhism

    By Markus Uehleke

    "Existence is suffering", the first noble truth of Buddhism explained.