Philosophical Dictionary

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What Is Feminism Really?: Bell Hooks' Vision fo...

Caroline Black

Discover the true meaning of feminism through bell hooks' inclusive definition. Learn how feminism benefits everyone, explore its rich history from suffrage to #MeToo, and understand why intersectional feminism matters...

What Is Feminism Really?: Bell Hooks' Vision fo...

Caroline Black

Discover the true meaning of feminism through bell hooks' inclusive definition. Learn how feminism benefits everyone, explore its rich history from suffrage to #MeToo, and understand why intersectional feminism matters...

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A group of hooded monks in robes sits in a circle on a reflective floor, illuminated by warm light from a large window overlooking a futuristic city skyline at dusk.

Why We Procrastinate: Medieval Sins to Modern P...

Caroline Black

Discover why procrastination makes us feel guilty by exploring the medieval roots of productivity obsession. From Thomas Aquinas's concept of acedia to modern hustle culture, learn how ancient ideas about...

Why We Procrastinate: Medieval Sins to Modern P...

Caroline Black

Discover why procrastination makes us feel guilty by exploring the medieval roots of productivity obsession. From Thomas Aquinas's concept of acedia to modern hustle culture, learn how ancient ideas about...

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The avaricious, the greedy and the profligate; Priamo della Quercia, 15th century.

Epicurus Unchained: A Defense Against Dante's C...

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...

Epicurus Unchained: A Defense Against Dante's C...

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...

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Spinoza's lens grinding workshop with wooden workbenches, optical grinding equipment, glass vessels, open books, and scientific instruments in a 17th-century setting.

When Faith Meets Philosophy: How Spinoza Revolu...

Markus Uehleke

Discover how Spinoza's revolutionary philosophy transformed our understanding of God, nature, and human psychology. Learn why this excommunicated lens grinder became one of history's most influential thinkers and how his...

When Faith Meets Philosophy: How Spinoza Revolu...

Markus Uehleke

Discover how Spinoza's revolutionary philosophy transformed our understanding of God, nature, and human psychology. Learn why this excommunicated lens grinder became one of history's most influential thinkers and how his...

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The Wisdom of Age: Why Experience Still Matters...

Markus Uehleke

Discover why the wisdom of age remains valuable in our fast-paced digital world. Learn how millennials blend traditional wisdom with modern insights, and when to apply age-old advice to contemporary...

The Wisdom of Age: Why Experience Still Matters...

Markus Uehleke

Discover why the wisdom of age remains valuable in our fast-paced digital world. Learn how millennials blend traditional wisdom with modern insights, and when to apply age-old advice to contemporary...

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It’s a Critical Time for Critical Thinking

Caroline Black

Discover why critical thinking skills are essential in today's world of AI and misinformation. Learn how questioning assumptions, evaluating information, and being open to changing your views can protect you...

It’s a Critical Time for Critical Thinking

Caroline Black

Discover why critical thinking skills are essential in today's world of AI and misinformation. Learn how questioning assumptions, evaluating information, and being open to changing your views can protect you...

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