Philosophical Dictionary
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Before Edgy Cinema, “The One” Began with Plotinus
By Caroline Black
Today, let's look into a more obscure thinker who influenced multiple religions and the arts. Plotinus is considered the founder of Neoplatonism. Join us as we delve into some metaphysics with his concept of The One. -
5 Reasons You Should Read Primary Sources, in No Particular Order
By Caroline Black
Let's discuss why you should be reading primary sources, and what benefit doing so can give you, outside of the classroom. -
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? -
Misreading Nietzsche: What Peter Thiel and Alex Karp Skip About Nationalism
By Markus Uehleke
Palantir's 2026 manifesto celebrates cultural hierarchy and dismisses pluralism. But Nietzsche, the philosopher often associated with power and strength, spent years attacking nationalism as a "neurosis" and calling himself a "good European." What happens when Silicon Valley reads philosophy selectively. -
Roland Barthes and Semiotics: A Pedantic but Worthy Process
By Caroline Black
We discuss Roland Barthes and his use of semiotics to explain the extra meanings of mundane items. How can this process help us see the world around us in a different way? -
Frantz Fanon: Marxist Psychiatrist and Father of Decolonialism
By Caroline Black
In this article we will discuss the Marxist psychiatrist and father of decolonialism Franz Fanon. We'll take a peek into his descriptions of lived experience as a Black man and the harmfulness of a culture that sees whiteness as human.