Philosophical Dictionary

Kant proposed that our perception of the world is shaped by our senses and mental faculties, filtering reality into a comprehensible form. The "Thing-in-Itself," however, represents the elusive reality that lies beyond our perceptual limitations. By grasping this concept, you can challenge the boundaries of your own understanding and explore what lies beneath the surface of appearances.

Unlock Hegel's challenging philosophy with this beginner's guide. Learn why his works are difficult, discover effective reading strategies, and understand his enduring relevance. From secondary sources to deliberate reading methods, this article provides practical tools to navigate Hegelian thought and appreciate its profound insights.

Explore Kierkegaard's profound analysis of despair as an existential condition rather than mere emotion. Learn how balancing your finite and infinite selves can overcome both forms of despair, and discover why the "leap of faith" offers a path to authentic existence in modern life.

Discover why "survival of the fittest" doesn't mean what most people think. Learn how Darwin's evolution theory actually supports cooperation over competition, and why understanding this changes everything about human nature and success.

Read more about the philosophical principle of methodological doubt and learn why it is still relevant today.

Nietzsche viewed the overman as a higher state of being, where individuals embrace their instincts, desires, and passions to unleash their creativity and power. We try to highlight what Nietzsche specifically meant by this.