Philosophical Dictionary

Why do we call many of the most evil of political figures Machiavellian? Are there ethics when it comes to politics? Join us as we discuss the intricacies of Niccolo Machiavelli's OG self-help book for the ruling elite, The Prince.

Join us as we take a run through one of the most involved and methodical ethical theories around, Immanuel Kant's Categorical Imperative.

Join us as we discuss one of Jean-Paul Sartre's literary works, No Exit, and look into existentialist authenticity and freedom, and some of its drawbacks.

Let's discuss Thomas Aquinas's just war theory. How can you tell if warfare is just? Can warfare be just by its nature?

We discuss ethics and the importance of questioning what we are told is right and wrong.

We share the difference between modern ethical theories and the virtue ethics system posed by the Ancient Greek philosopher Aristotle, explaining how virtue ethics offers us more than explanations of what is good or bad.