Philosophical Dictionary

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 traces how Christian dogma replaced ancient philosophical pluralism.

The second part of the "Philosophy Carol" series in which you are visited by the Spirit of Philosophy Past, glimpsing the history of philosophy while receiving bonks on the head from an ancient tome.

Explore the profound relationship between cosmic nihilism and entropy in this philosophical examination of universal indifference. Discover how thermodynamic laws shape existence and how thinkers like Nietzsche provide frameworks for finding meaning in an uncaring cosmos.

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 meant by this.

What does Nietzsche mean by master and slave morality? We explain this by means of a meme and refer to his book "Genealogy of Morals". Read more now.

A summary of the major moral theories besides a definition of moral perspectivism including its limitations. Read more on our Philosophy Blog.