Philosophical Dictionary
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Machiavelli’s The Prince: An Ethic Without a ‘Should’
By Caroline Black
Why do we call many of the most evil of political figures Machiavellian? Are there ethics when it comes to politics? Join us as we discuss the intricacies of Niccolo Machiavelli's OG self-help book for the ruling elite, The Prince. -
5 Reasons You Should Read Primary Sources, in No Particular Order
By Caroline Black
Let's discuss why you should be reading primary sources, and what benefit doing so can give you, outside of the classroom. -
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? -
Free Thinkers vs. Paid Thinkers
By Markus Uehleke
We explain philosophy memes so you actually know why you're laughing.