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  • 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.
  • Max Stirner on spooks, truth and sanity

    Max Stirner on spooks, truth and sanity

    By Markus Uehleke

    What does Max Stirner mean by "spooks" and how does it affect people's psyche. We explain philosophy using memes. Read more here.
  • 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.