Daily Geist
German Philosophy in One Bite
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Explore German philosophy through daily short passages. Each entry includes the original German text, an English, Chinese, or Korean translation, a brief explanation, and practical application tips. Discover new philosophical schools and thinkers with regular updates.
What's New in Daily Geist
1.2
October 25, 2026
New school: Phenomenology. Nine bites from Edmund Husserl, Max Scheler and Edith Stein on looking at experience itself: going back to the things themselves, putting a belief in brackets, sour grapes, and what empathy is. Three new portraits and nine new drawings. Hermeneutics and Phenomenology now take turns, so you meet a different school from one day to the next. Made for iPhone Duo. On the cover display, the controls sit in the side bar. Hold the phone half open like a book: the original on the left page, further reading on the right. Stand it up as a tent for a calm display of today's bite. Fold or unfold mid-bite and you stay at the same passage. Optional sign-in with Apple or an email code keeps your pocketed bites and your place after a reinstall or on a new phone. When you sign out or delete your account, you choose whether your progress stays on this iPhone.
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FAQ
What philosophical schools are covered in Daily Geist?
Daily Geist covers schools like German Idealism (Kant, Hegel), Existentialism (Nietzsche, Schopenhauer), the Enlightenment, Hermeneutics, and Phenomenology (Husserl, Scheler, Stein). New schools are added in regular updates.
Does Daily Geist work offline?
Yes, Daily Geist works offline, allowing you to access philosophical passages without an internet connection. This feature enhances its accessibility for learning on the go.
How does Daily Geist present its content?
Each entry includes the original German text, a translation (English, Traditional Chinese, or Korean), a 60-second explanation, and a concrete way to apply the idea. It also features hand-drawn portraits of thinkers and small drawings to illustrate ideas.
Is Daily Geist suitable for younger users?
Daily Geist is rated for ages 4 and up, making it accessible for a wide range of users interested in philosophy. The content is presented in digestible, bite-sized pieces.
Does Daily Geist have ads?
No, Daily Geist is designed for a calm experience and does not contain any advertisements. It also avoids tracking and a social feed, focusing solely on delivering philosophical content.
How often is Daily Geist updated?
The app was last updated on October 25, 2026, with version 1.2. New schools of philosophy are added in regular updates, ensuring fresh content for users.
Can I track my progress in Daily Geist?
You can sign in with Apple or an email code to save your progress across devices or after reinstallation. The app also sends counts of feature usage, which can be switched off in the 'About' section.
What devices does Daily Geist support?
Daily Geist currently supports iPhones. Specific display modes are available on iPhone Duo, allowing users to read like a book or view it as a tent.
