David Archard asks what compromises philosophers should be prepared to make in order that their ideas will be listened to.
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The Acceptable Face of Philosophy
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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.”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.
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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.