philosophers

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Since we—the authors of this essay—are philosophers, maybe you’d expect us to say it’s important to do all these virtuous things for the right reasons.

From Slate • May 15, 2026

These world-historical individuals were “practical, political men” of action, not philosophers.

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

If that possibility sounds radical, it’s worth noting that growing numbers of philosophers and scientists are exploring alternative models.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 25, 2026

Jürgen Habermas, one of the most influential philosophers and public intellectuals in post-war Germany, has died aged 96.

From BBC • Mar. 14, 2026

It referred to a set of ideals and hopes, like human perfection or social equality, that philosophers mistakenly believed could be implemented in the world because it existed in their heads.

From "Founding Brothers: The Revolutionary Generation" by Joseph J. Ellis