Philosophical Dictionary

The first noble truth of Buddhism

The first noble truth of Buddhism

Markus Uehleke

"Existence is suffering", the first noble truth of Buddhism explained.

The first noble truth of Buddhism

Markus Uehleke

"Existence is suffering", the first noble truth of Buddhism explained.

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Selfie Dysmorphia: the shadows of our Social Media feeds

Selfie Dysmorphia: the shadows of our Social Me...

Markus Uehleke

What has Selfie Dysmorphia to do with Plato's cave?

Selfie Dysmorphia: the shadows of our Social Me...

Markus Uehleke

What has Selfie Dysmorphia to do with Plato's cave?

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Nihilism and the search for meaning

Nihilism and the search for meaning

Markus Uehleke

What is "optimistic nihilism"?

Nihilism and the search for meaning

Markus Uehleke

What is "optimistic nihilism"?

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"Man can do what he wants, but man can't want what he wants."

Schopenhauer: Man can do what he wants, but man...

Markus Uehleke

What did Schopenhauer actually mean by that?

Schopenhauer: Man can do what he wants, but man...

Markus Uehleke

What did Schopenhauer actually mean by that?

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Back to the 90s: On Thursdayism

Back to the 90s: On Thursdayism

Markus Uehleke

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

Back to the 90s: On Thursdayism

Markus Uehleke

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

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Free Thinkers vs. Paid Thinkers

Free Thinkers vs. Paid Thinkers

Markus Uehleke

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

Free Thinkers vs. Paid Thinkers

Markus Uehleke

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

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