What's the most recent movement in academic philosophy? The post-war 20th century had existentialism, postmodernism, Anglo analytic philosophy, American neo-pragmatism. What do we have?
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Some prominent movements in 21st-century academic philosophy include:Analytic Philosophy's Expansion: Analytic philosophy continues to dominate in many English-speaking countries, with growing engagement with social issues, ethics, and the philosophy of mind.Continental Philosophy Influence: There has been a resurgence of interest in continental philosophy, particularly among younger scholars. This includes works on phenomenology, existentialism, and post-structuralism, often in dialogue with analytic schools.Philosophy of Mind and Cognitive Science: Research at the intersection of philosophy and cognitive science has increased, with many philosophers exploring consciousness, perception, and artificial intelligence.Social and Political Philosophy: There has been an increased focus on social justice, ethics of technology, and responses to global crises, including climate change and inequalities, often drawing on intersectional frameworks.Pragmatism's Revival: Pragmatism has seen a resurgence, particularly as figures like Richard Rorty and contemporary pragmatists explore themes of knowledge, truth, and the role of philosophy in public life.Environmental Philosophy: As awareness of ecological issues rises, philosophers are engaging with environmental ethics, sustainability, and the philosophical implications of climate change.Feminist Philosophy: There is a continuous growth in feminist philosophy, particularly in areas like epistemology, ethics, and social/political philosophy that address gender issues and intersections with race and class.Philosophy of Race: The philosophical study of race and racism has gained prominence, with scholars tackling historical and contemporary issues of identity, oppression, and social justice.Global Philosophy: A shift towards including non-Western philosophical traditions and texts has been noted, promoting a more pluralistic view of philosophical inquiry.Applied Philosophy: There is an increasing movement towards applied philosophy, where philosophers actively engage with practical problems in areas such as bioethics, law, and public policy.
>>23823923I've noticed many people talking about a "social turn" in analytic philosophy akin to the earlier linguistic turn which has dominated the tradition in the 20th century. Definitely makes sense with the evolving influence of figures like Charles Mills and Miranda Fricker changing the methods of fields like political theory and epistemology to be more perspectival and socially tuned.
>>23823923OOO - object-oriented ontologyNew RealismNeo-RationalismPost-MarxismPost-HegelianismLjubljana schoolAccelerationismjust the tip of the iceberg, many movements are too new to have a proper name already
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>>23823923Calling someone a nigger on 4chan is an act of revolutionary philosophy
>>23823923Academic philosophy has never had anything."When critiquing the work of academic philosophers, it is almost impossible to know what to do, for it is as though one were presented with a cloud of dense fog, and are invited to deal with it."- Kevin Solwayhttps://www.theabsolute.net/ottow/wreadsw.html
>>23823923Hegelian egirls.
>>23823923anti natalism
>>23823931>not 1 worthwhile person>not 1 worthwhile namewhy?
>>23823923Butlerian gender criticism.
