The Acceptable Face of Philosophy

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The Acceptable Face of Philosophy

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David Archard asks what compromises philosophers should be prepared to make in order that their ideas will be listened to.

https://philosophynow.org/issues/95/The_Acceptable_Face_of_Philosophy
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Re: The Acceptable Face of Philosophy

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Philosophy Now wrote: Fri Mar 27, 2020 10:03 pm David Archard asks what compromises philosophers should be prepared to make in order that their ideas will be listened to.

https://philosophynow.org/issues/95/The ... Philosophy
The simple suggestion as suggested by Karl Kraus: “The secret of the demagogue is to make himself as stupid as his audience so they believe they are clever as he.”

However, the honest alternative is very dangerous and if too realistic leads to drinking the hemlock. Appealing to pride and vanity and public acceptance will be assured.
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