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Wittgenstein on language and thought

Wittgenstein on language and thought

Markus Uehleke

Does language influence our cognition or the other way around, or both? What does Wittgenstein mean by saying that the limits of my language mean the limits of my world?

Wittgenstein on language and thought

Markus Uehleke

Does language influence our cognition or the other way around, or both? What does Wittgenstein mean by saying that the limits of my language mean the limits of my world?

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Challenging Reason and Objectivity: on Kierkegaard and Despair

Challenging Reason and Objectivity: on Kierkega...

Markus Uehleke

We clarify what Kierkegaard has to show in contrast to Hegel's systematics and what this has to do with despair as a human condition.

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Challenging Reason and Objectivity: on Kierkega...

Markus Uehleke

We clarify what Kierkegaard has to show in contrast to Hegel's systematics and what this has to do with despair as a human condition.

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From Darwin to Humanity: How Evolutionary Insights Can Shape a Better Future

From Darwin to Humanity: How Evolutionary Insig...

Markus Uehleke

Darwin's theory invites us to reflect on our place in the natural world and our shared ancestry with other living beings. It offers a profound perspective on our origins and...

From Darwin to Humanity: How Evolutionary Insig...

Markus Uehleke

Darwin's theory invites us to reflect on our place in the natural world and our shared ancestry with other living beings. It offers a profound perspective on our origins and...

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Challenging Dogmatism: Exploring the Impact of Cartesian Doubt

Challenging Dogmatism: Exploring the Impact of ...

Markus Uehleke

Read more about the philosophical principle of methodological doubt and learn why it is still relevant today.

Challenging Dogmatism: Exploring the Impact of ...

Markus Uehleke

Read more about the philosophical principle of methodological doubt and learn why it is still relevant today.

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Beyond Good and Evil: Unleashing the Power of Nietzsche's Overman

Beyond Good and Evil: Unleashing the Power of N...

Markus Uehleke

Nietzsche viewed the overman as a higher state of being, where individuals embrace their instincts, desires, and passions to unleash their creativity and power. We try to highlight what Nietzsche specifically...

Beyond Good and Evil: Unleashing the Power of N...

Markus Uehleke

Nietzsche viewed the overman as a higher state of being, where individuals embrace their instincts, desires, and passions to unleash their creativity and power. We try to highlight what Nietzsche specifically...

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Plato's Allegory of the Cave: Unveiling the Truth Behind the Shadows

Plato's Allegory of the Cave: Unveiling the Tru...

Markus Uehleke

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...

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Plato's Allegory of the Cave: Unveiling the Tru...

Markus Uehleke

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...

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