Philosophical Dictionary
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Epicurus Unchained: A Defense Against Dante's Condemnation
By Klaus Koppe
Explore how Dante condemned Epicurus to hell for his materialist philosophy and how this suppression might have delayed scientific progress. This witty essay contrasts Epicurean atomism with Platonic dualism and traces how Christian dogma replaced ancient philosophical pluralism. -
Kierkegaard's Concept of Despair: Finding Meaning in an Existential Crisis
By Markus Uehleke
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. -
Challenging Dogmatism: Exploring the Impact of Cartesian Doubt
By Markus Uehleke
Read more about the philosophical principle of methodological doubt and learn why it is still relevant today. -
Plato's influence on Early Christianity
By Markus Uehleke
To what extent did Plato's ideas influence early Christianity? We explain this with the help of a meme. Read the article now to learn more. -
Where Aristotle contradicted Plato
By Markus Uehleke
Why and how do the two philosophies of Plato and Aristotle differ? We explain the differences with the help of a meme. Read more here. -
Back to the 90s: On Thursdayism
By Markus Uehleke
We explain philosophy memes so you actually know why you're laughing.