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  • Where Aristotle contradicted Plato

    Where Aristotle contradicted Plato

    By Markus Uehleke

    Why and how do the two philosophies of Plato and Aristotle differ? We explain the differences with the help of a meme. Read more here.
  • The Socratic method as an ideal dialogue

    The Socratic method as an ideal dialogue

    By Markus Uehleke

    What is a Socratic dialogue and what does it have to do with Plato?
  • Socrates seduces the youth of Athens

    Socrates seduces the youth of Athens

    By Markus Uehleke

    Why was Socrates accused of seducing the youth of Athens? What does that mean? We explain this with the help of a meme.
  • Did democracy kill Socrates?

    Did democracy kill Socrates?

    By Markus Uehleke

    The Greek philosopher Socrates was sentenced to death by a court of law. This was a democratic process, but can we draw any conclusion from this about this form of justice?
  • "Socrateasing" about definitions

    Socrates about definitions

    By Markus Uehleke

    The definition of health according to the WHO explained by a meme. Read more now.
  • Disorders banished by definitions

    Disorders banished by definitions

    By Markus Uehleke

    Why psychiatric manuals are interesting for philosophers. Who defines "normal" human behavior anyway? We explain this by means of a meme.