Philosophical Dictionary

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.

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.

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

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

What actually are "social constructs" and what did Foucault and Judith Butler mean by this? We explain the facts with the help of a meme and show the limits of the concept.

What is the core message of Wittgenstein's Tractatus and why did the philosopher reject it in his later reflections?