Philosophical Dictionary

Discover how Diogenes of Sinope's radical Cynicism laid the groundwork for Stoic philosophy. This analysis compares ancient texts to reveal how concepts of self-sufficiency, emotional detachment, and cosmopolitanism evolved from provocative Cynic practices into the systematic philosophical framework of Stoicism.

Explore Mark Fisher's critique of capitalism, focusing on his concept of capitalist realism—the idea that it's easier to imagine global catastrophe than an alternative to capitalism. Tied to Slavoj Žižek's notion of surplus-enjoyment, Fisher argues that capitalism traps us in cycles of unfulfilling desire. While this may seem bleak, I offer ways to navigate capitalism's demands without falling into exploitation, emphasizing the importance of a personal philosophy of life for resisting distractions and finding meaning. For more, subscribe to our Memesletter for digestible philosophical insights.

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.

How should one behave toward death according to Stoic teaching? There are answers, but also criticism about this.

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

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