Philosophical Dictionary
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Sigmund Freud: A Founder of Modern Psychiatry and the Biggest 'Your Mom' Joke
By Caroline Black
Join us as we talk about one of psychiatry's biggest names, Sigmund Freud. From a foundational figure to something of a joke, what, if anything, can modern psychiatry keep from its sex-obsessed founder? -
Parmenides of Elea: Presocratic Philosopher and Poet
By Caroline Black
The last post in our Presocratics series, let's take a look at the oneness of poet and philosopher Parmenides of Elea, examining his ideas on human knowledge and how the universe works. -
What the Flux?: Heraclitus and the Constant Change of Things
By Caroline Black
What is the nature of the universe? Join us as we continue our Presocratic series, with Heraclitus and his view of the nature of things and the constant flux of the universe. -
Greek Philosophy Before Socrates?: Meet the Presocratics!
By Caroline Black
Did philosophy exist before Socrates? You betcha! In this article we will discuss some of the philosophers who existed before that particular bearded guy, the Presocratics. -
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. -
Kant’s Categorical Imperative, Categorically Explained
By Caroline Black
Join us as we take a run through one of the most involved and methodical ethical theories around, Immanuel Kant's Categorical Imperative.