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How Did Analytic Philosophy Become the Ruling Class of Thought? Christoph Schuringa Explains

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Moral Philosophy and the Controversy of Honorary Degrees

This chapter explores the clash between analytic philosophy and moral responsibility, spotlighting Elizabeth Anscombe's protest against Truman's honorary degree. It contextualizes her actions within the historical backdrop of Kantianism and the philosophical movements in Austria, while also addressing gender dynamics in the philosophical arena.

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