Philosophical Dictionary

We share the difference between modern ethical theories and the virtue ethics system posed by the Ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle, explaining how virtue ethics offers us more than explanations of what is good or bad.

Discover how Stoic philosophers like Marcus Aurelius, Seneca, and Epictetus used death as life's greatest teacher. Learn practical ancient wisdom for overcoming anxiety, handling grief, and living with purpose in our modern world.

In which we write about the intellectual powerhouse that was Juana Inés de la Cruz, a 17th century Mexican nun who defied a hierarchy and patriarchy.

Discover what metaphysics is and why it's more relevant than ever. From ancient Greek philosophy to modern quantum physics, explore how metaphysics tackles the biggest questions about reality, consciousness, and existence in our scientific age.

In today's blog post, we will discuss the medieval polymath Hildegard of Bingen and her philosophical concept of veriditas, as well as what we can get from it today. We will also show, through Hildegard, how some of our stereotypes of the Middle Ages are often misguided.

We discuss what Immanuel Kant called his "dogmatic slumber," how he woke from it to write his essential works in philosophy, sparking a revolution in thought that would shake the Western world.