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  • Socrates seduces the youth of Athens

    Socrates seduces the youth of Athens

    By Markus Uehleke

    Why was Socrates accused of seducing the youth of Athens? What does that mean? We explain this with the help of a meme.
  • Did democracy kill Socrates?

    Did democracy kill Socrates?

    By Markus Uehleke

    The Greek philosopher Socrates was sentenced to death by a court of law. This was a democratic process, but can we draw any conclusion from this about this form of justice?
  • "Socrateasing" about definitions

    Socrates about definitions

    By Markus Uehleke

    The definition of health according to the WHO explained by a meme. Read more now.
  • 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.
  • Vita activa versus vita contemplativa

    Hannah Arendt: Vita activa versus vita contemplativa

    By Markus Uehleke

    What did Hannah Arendt mean by "Vita Activa" and where is the difference to "Vita Contemplativa". We explain this with the help of a meme. Read more now.