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  • Painting of Ludwig Wittgenstein on the balcony of his hut in Norway

    How Language Shapes Thought: Exploring Wittgenstein's Philosophy and the Sapir-Whorf Hypothesis

    By Markus Uehleke

    Discover how your language might be shaping—or limiting—your thoughts. Explore Wittgenstein's revolutionary "language games" concept and the truth behind the Sapir-Whorf hypothesis. Learn why linguists believe the words we use influence but don't determine our perception of reality.
  • Is Sisyphus truly happy?

    Sisyphus: The Absurd Hero or Asymptomatic Case?

    By Markus Uehleke

    We ask the tough questions here: what if Sisyphus is just asymptomatic and his happiness is not at all transferable to us "normal" people? Is Camus' assertion more than the "it is what it is" for educated people, even if it is repeated like a mantra in some places?

  • Kant Meme: The Unknowable Thing-in-Itself

    Kant's Thing-in-Itself: The Reality Behind the Curtain

    By Markus Uehleke

    Kant proposed that our perception of the world is shaped by our senses and mental faculties, filtering reality into a comprehensible form. The "Thing-in-Itself," however, represents the elusive reality that lies beyond our perceptual limitations. By grasping this concept, you can challenge the boundaries of your own understanding and explore what lies beneath the surface of appearances.
  • Challenging Dogmatism: Exploring the Impact of Cartesian Doubt

    Challenging Dogmatism: Exploring the Impact of Cartesian Doubt

    By Markus Uehleke

    Read more about the philosophical principle of methodological doubt and learn why it is still relevant today.
  • Beyond Good and Evil: Unleashing the Power of Nietzsche's Overman

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

    By 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 meant by this.
  • Plato's Allegory of the Cave: Unveiling the Truth Behind the Shadows

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

    By 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 existence of ideal forms that transcend the physical realm.