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  • Kant Meme: The Unknowable Thing-in-Itself

    Kant's Thing-in-Itself: The Reality Behind the Curtain

    By Markus Uehleke

    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.
  • What is metaphysics and is it outdated already?

    What is metaphysics and is it outdated already?

    By Markus Uehleke

    We explain what metaphysics means and the role of this branch of philosophy today.
  • Where Aristotle contradicted Plato

    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.
  • The only thing that is constant is change

    The only thing that is constant is change

    By Markus Uehleke

    We explain philosophy memes so you actually know why you're laughing.