Philosophical Dictionary
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The first noble truth of Buddhism
By Markus Uehleke
"Existence is suffering", the first noble truth of Buddhism explained. -
Schopenhauer: Man can do what he wants, but man can't want what he wants.
By Markus Uehleke
It sounds like a riddle: you can do what you want, but you can’t want what you want. Schopenhauer meant the idea literally, and Einstein found it consoling. We trace the line to the 1839 essay behind it, unpack his theory of will, motive and character, and ask: if you never chose your wants, who is to blame? -
Back to the 90s: On Thursdayism
By Markus Uehleke
We explain philosophy memes so you actually know why you're laughing. -
Free Thinkers vs. Paid Thinkers
By Markus Uehleke
We explain philosophy memes so you actually know why you're laughing. -
Philosophy and its superiority complex
By Markus Uehleke
We explain philosophy memes so you actually know why you're laughing. -
Plato's and Aristotle's new game theory
By Markus Uehleke
We explain philosophy memes so you actually know why you're laughing.
