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  • Karl Marx: The Ultimate Hegel Bro

    Karl Marx: The Ultimate Hegel Bro

    By Caroline Black

    A discussion of the influences of Hegel's dialectics on the work of Karl Marx, and his influence on the greater world.

  • Image of an elementary classroom with one kid raising their hand, Karl Marx's face imposed over the body. Reads: Bloomberg Opinion: Why don't workers get the full benefit of rising productivity? No one has good answers.

    Think Capitalism Is Your Bestie? Ask Karl!

    By Caroline Black

    In which we discuss Karl Marx's anti-capitalist roots, delving into the history of the Industrial Revolution in the 19th century and relating these critiques to our current situation as society in late stage capitalism.

  • Tonight You Will Be Visited by Three Spirits

    Tonight You Will Be Visited by Three Spirits

    By Caroline Black

    A chilling tale in which you are visited by the Zeitgeist, a timely spirit, who warns you about your own complacency and overthinking. Based off Charles Dickens' classic "A Christmas Carol," this chilling seasonal tale introduces us to the Three Spirits of Philosophy. To be continued.
  • A four-panel meme showing a chocolate figurine melting in milk with captions suggesting that understanding Hegel's philosophy is like trying to catch wisdom from a rapidly dissolving chocolate figure.

    Navigating the Labyrinth: A Beginner's Guide to Understanding Hegel's Philosophy

    By Markus Uehleke

    Unlock Hegel's challenging philosophy with this beginner's guide. Learn why his works are difficult, discover effective reading strategies, and understand his enduring relevance. From secondary sources to deliberate reading methods, this article provides practical tools to navigate Hegelian thought and appreciate its profound insights.
  • Stylized illustration of Kierkegaard with blonde hair and sunglasses wearing a dark coat, against a backdrop of pink trees, an orange sky, and a cityscape of Kopenhagen.

    Kierkegaard's Concept of Despair: Finding Meaning in an Existential Crisis

    By Markus Uehleke

    Explore Kierkegaard's profound analysis of despair as an existential condition rather than mere emotion. Learn how balancing your finite and infinite selves can overcome both forms of despair, and discover why the "leap of faith" offers a path to authentic existence in modern life.
  • The philosophy of intoxication

    The philosophy of intoxication

    By Markus Uehleke

    Are there any particular insights from drug-induced ecstasy and what did various philosophers think about intoxication?