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    Nichomachean Ethics: Virtue for a Rule-Loving Society

    By Caroline Black

    We share the difference between modern ethical theories and the virtue ethics system posed by the Ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle, explaining how virtue ethics offers us more than explanations of what is good or bad.
  • Nietzsche on morals

    Nietzsche on morals

    By Markus Uehleke

    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.
  • On truth in a moral sense

    On truth in a moral sense

    By Markus Uehleke

    A summary of the major moral theories besides a definition of moral perspectivism including its limitations. Read more on our Philosophy Blog.
  • Against nihilism: the intuitive correctness of moral parameters

    Against nihilism: the intuitive correctness of moral parameters

    By Markus Uehleke

    We explain philosophy memes so you actually know why you're laughing.