Philosophical Dictionary
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The Socratic method as an ideal dialogue
By Markus Uehleke
What is a Socratic dialogue and what does it have to do with Plato? -
Socrates seduces the youth of Athens
By Markus Uehleke
Why was Socrates accused of seducing the youth of Athens? What does that mean? We explain this with the help of a meme. -
Did democracy kill Socrates?
By Markus Uehleke
The Greek philosopher Socrates was sentenced to death by a court of law. This was a democratic process, but can we draw any conclusion from this about this form of justice? -
Socrates about definitions
By Markus Uehleke
The definition of health according to the WHO explained by a meme. Read more now. -
Disorders banished by definitions
By Markus Uehleke
Why psychiatric manuals are interesting for philosophers. Who defines "normal" human behavior anyway? We explain this by means of a meme. -
Sartre and the true self
By Markus Uehleke
What does Sartre mean by "mauvaise foi" and how does this relate to the "true self". We explain this philosophical concept by using a meme. Read more now.