Philosophical Dictionary

We discuss love, loss, and "Last Christmas" in our newest article, in which we are the meme. Let's talk about classical definitions of love in our first holiday post of the year.

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.

Let's discuss the idea of cancel culture and its relation to problematic philosophers and public figures in general. We will try to see if and when cancel culture can be useful, and when we should cancel a thinker.

Explore the Münchhausen trilemma, the fascinating philosophical puzzle that shows why all knowledge faces three unsatisfying options: infinite regress, circular reasoning, or unprovable assumptions. Learn why absolute certainty is elusive and how to think more clearly anyway.

The second part of the "Philosophy Carol" series in which you are visited by the Spirit of Philosophy Past, glimpsing the history of philosophy while receiving bonks on the head from an ancient tome.

The meme humorously captures a core truth about philosophy: the ongoing, cyclical nature of philosophical inquiry. From Plato’s idealism to Kant’s critical philosophy, each generation reinterprets timeless questions in new contexts. This continuous dialogue reflects philosophy's dynamic growth, as thinkers build on the past, challenging and refining it, enriching our understanding of the world and ourselves.