Philosophical Dictionary
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Rock the Convent: Hildegard of Bingen's Concept of Veriditas
By Caroline Black
In today's blog post, we will discuss the medieval polymath Hildegard of Bingen and her philosophical concept of veriditas, as well as what we can get from it today. We will also show, through Hildegard, how some of our stereotypes of the Middle Ages are often misguided. -
Waking Up: Kant's Dogmatic Slumber and You
By Caroline Black
We discuss what Immanuel Kant called his "dogmatic slumber," how he woke from it to write his essential works in philosophy, sparking a revolution in thought that would shake the Western world. -
Why Philosophy Sounds Like Speaking in Code (And Why That's Actually the Point)
By Markus Uehleke
Ever feel like philosophers speak in code to hide their ignorance? Discover why academic language is so complex, how French thinkers weaponized confusion, and why feeling like an intellectual imposter might actually make you more authentic than the experts. -
Daily Drama, Universal Solutions: How Ancient Stoicism Can Transform Your Modern Meltdowns
By Markus Uehleke
Ancient philosophy meets modern psychology. Learn practical techniques for gaining cosmic perspective on modern problems, dealing with difficult people, and finding peace in chaos. -
From the Academy to the Street: Where Can We Find Philosophy?
By Caroline Black
In this article, we will discuss the definition of philosophy, its professional practice, and whether we can find philosophy outside of our favorite big names and modern academia. -
Cancel This!: Cancel Culture and When to Reject a Thinker
By Caroline Black
Let's discuss the idea of cancel culture and its relation to problematic philosophers and public figures in general. We will try to see if and when cancel culture can be useful, and when we should cancel a thinker.