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bildramer t1_j8mnvvr wrote

Reply to comment by bradyvscoffeeguy in /r/philosophy Open Discussion Thread | February 13, 2023 by BernardJOrtcutt

What is the idea that philosophers "accept at least the relevance of these fields", if not a synonym for exactly that, the prioritisation of friends and goodwill (social status) over truth-seeking?

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bradyvscoffeeguy t1_j8v45a6 wrote

It's obviously not a synonym, nor is it a logical implication. But phrasing the individual's decision in terms of social status vs. truth-seeking does seem apt.

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