Philosophical Dictionary

Plato's Allegory of the Cave explores the notion of being trapped in a world of shadows and illusions. It invites us to question our perception of reality and contemplate the existence of ideal forms that transcend the physical realm.

Popular culture often simplifies or distorts philosophical concepts to fit entertainment (e.g. memes) or narrative purposes, potentially leading to misconceptions. We explain the most common misunderstandings.

Are there any particular insights from drug-induced ecstasy and what did various philosophers think about intoxication?

What did Wittgenstein actually mean by "linguistic confusion" and how far-reaching is this concept?

We explain why basic philosophical assumptions are important, especially in humanistic and liberation psychology.

Is there a meaningful definition of time or is time even an illusion? We try to point out a distinction on the basis of different sciences.