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Explore the evolution of philosophy as a professional practice with Being a Philosopher: The History of a Practice by Routledge. Rather than focusing on a collection of specific beliefs, this work examines philosophy as a formal institution. It investigates how the institutionalization of the field may have impacted its development and effectiveness over time. Through a historical lens, the text raises significant questions about the relationship between academic structures and intellectual growth. By examining the lives of influential thinkers like Bertrand Russell and Ludwig Wittgenstein, who maintained largely tangential connections to universities, the author explores whether true progress in philosophy requires a level of freedom from rigid institutional frameworks. This book offers a deep look into the history of how philosophy is practiced and the potential consequences of its academic organization.

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Examines philosophy as an institution rather than just a set of academic beliefs.

Analyzes the impact of institutionalization on the progress of philosophical thought.

Provides historical context regarding the relationship between philosophers and universities.

Uses the lives of Bertrand Russell and Ludwig Wittgenstein to explore academic connections.

Offers a unique perspective on how professional frameworks affect intellectual freedom.

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hardcover
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Amazon UK
Release Date
25 June 1992
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08 February 2007

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