Philosophical Dictionary

We explain what metaphysics means and the role of this branch of philosophy today.

Why is analytic philosophy rather strict and fundamentally different from so-called continental philosophy?

What actually are "social constructs" and what did Foucault and Judith Butler mean by this? We explain the facts with the help of a meme and show the limits of the concept.

What is the core message of Wittgenstein's Tractatus and why did the philosopher reject it in his later reflections?

How should one behave toward death according to Stoic teaching? There are answers, but also criticism about this.

To what extent did Plato's ideas influence early Christianity? We explain this with the help of a meme. Read the article now to learn more.