philosophers

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

From Salon • Mar. 28, 2026

The board would be stocked with scientists, philosophers and other reputable figures, who would have the last say on how AI should be deployed into society.

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

Before that, consciousness studies was relegated to the humanities — philosophers, writers, artists.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 24, 2026

The Latin term for this, well known to medieval and Renaissance philosophers, is periculum facere, to make a test or trial of something.

From "The Invention of Science" by David Wootton