The Decline of Great Philosophers (Daniel Kaufman & Robert Gressis)

December 21, 2020 01:21:17
The Decline of Great Philosophers (Daniel Kaufman & Robert Gressis)
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The Decline of Great Philosophers (Daniel Kaufman & Robert Gressis)

Dec 21 2020 | 01:21:17

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Show Notes

Robert's essay, "The Philosophy Rapture" ... What counts as "relevant" philosophy? ... Philosophy's "dirty insider game" ... Why are great philosophers overrepresented at elite universities? ... Generational decline, intellectual and attitudinal ... Do intellectual celebrity cultures produce shrinking intellectual gene pools? ... Dan: Our present-day celebrity philosophers will destroy the discipline ...

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