Philosophical Dictionary
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Beyond Good and Evil: Unleashing the Power of Nietzsche's Overman
By Markus Uehleke
Nietzsche viewed the overman as a higher state of being, where individuals embrace their instincts, desires, and passions to unleash their creativity and power. We try to highlight what Nietzsche specifically meant by this. -
Plato's Allegory of the Cave: Unveiling the Truth Behind the Shadows
By Markus Uehleke
Plato's Allegory of the Cave explores the notion of being trapped in a world of shadows and illusions. It invites us to question our perception of reality and contemplate the existence of ideal forms that transcend the physical realm. -
Common Misconceptions of Stoicism and Absurdism
By Markus Uehleke
Popular culture often simplifies or distorts philosophical concepts to fit entertainment (e.g. memes) or narrative purposes, potentially leading to misconceptions. We explain the most common misunderstandings. -
Wittgenstein's concept of linguistic confusion
By Markus Uehleke
What did Wittgenstein actually mean by "linguistic confusion" and how far-reaching is this concept? -
Philosophical applications in psychotherapy
By Markus Uehleke
We explain why basic philosophical assumptions are important, especially in humanistic and liberation psychology. -
The comfort and dread of conceived nothingness
By Markus Uehleke
What is nothingness understood from Western and Eastern traditions? A very brief distinction ...