Philosophical Dictionary
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The Stoics and their relation to death
By Markus Uehleke
How should one behave toward death according to Stoic teaching? There are answers, but also criticism about this. -
Death as the basis of an existential philosophy
By Markus Uehleke
What is the key message of existential philosophy according to Heidegger? -
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?
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? -
Disappointed curiosity as the driving force of progress
By Markus Uehleke
What do philosophers actually want to say, or do they actually only talk about themselves? We explain this with the help of a meme. Read more now.