Philosophical Dictionary

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.

Are there any particular insights from drug-induced ecstasy and what did various philosophers think about intoxication?

What did Wittgenstein actually mean by "linguistic confusion" and how far-reaching is this concept?

We explain why basic philosophical assumptions are important, especially in humanistic and liberation psychology.

Is there a meaningful definition of time or is time even an illusion? We try to point out a distinction on the basis of different sciences.

What is nothingness understood from Western and Eastern traditions? A very brief distinction ...