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  • Is Sisyphus truly happy?

    Sisyphus: The Absurd Hero or Asymptomatic Case?

    By Markus Uehleke

    We ask the tough questions here: what if Sisyphus is just asymptomatic and his happiness is not at all transferable to us "normal" people? Is Camus' assertion more than the "it is what it is" for educated people, even if it is repeated like a mantra in some places?

  • Kant Meme: The Unknowable Thing-in-Itself

    Kant's Thing-in-Itself: The Reality Behind the Curtain

    By Markus Uehleke

    Kant proposed that our perception of the world is shaped by our senses and mental faculties, filtering reality into a comprehensible form. The "Thing-in-Itself," however, represents the elusive reality that lies beyond our perceptual limitations. By grasping this concept, you can challenge the boundaries of your own understanding and explore what lies beneath the surface of appearances.
  • 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.
  • Beyond Good and Evil: Unleashing the Power of Nietzsche's Overman

    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.
  • Philosophical applications in psychotherapy

    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

    The comfort and dread of conceived nothingness

    By Markus Uehleke

    What is nothingness understood from Western and Eastern traditions? A very brief distinction ...