philosopher
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On the first day of class, professor Reiko Hillyer writes a quote from French philosopher Michel Foucault on the board: Is it surprising that prisons resemble factories, schools, barracks, hospitals, which all resemble prisons?
From Slate • May 27, 2026
The philosopher, lawyer and reformist member of Colombia's main opposition party considers Uribe her "father."
From Barron's • May 25, 2026
"The specific name lii honors Li Er, the ancient Chinese philosopher better known as Laozi," said the research team, led by Bo Cai.
From Science Daily • Apr. 22, 2026
Austin, an English philosopher of language, observed, words often convey more than information.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 21, 2026
“Where should I start? Poet, philosopher, fisherman. My pop calls me a bum, but that’s elitist, don’t you think? I can split wood, spread mulch, pour beer and grow perfect tomatoes.”
From "Wintergirls" by Laurie Halse Anderson
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Chapter 7: The Ancient Greeks
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