The Sociology of Philosophy

The video discusses the academic debates in philosophy, focusing on the divide between analytic and pluralist philosophers at Yale in the 1970s and the disputes at Princeton regarding the role of historical philosophy in contemporary studies. The speaker shares personal experiences from his career, highlighting the evolving perspectives on what constitutes philosophy.

What was the speaker's experience regarding the presence of Carnapian logical positivism in the Yale department?

What did the speaker observe about the ability of philosophers to communicate across different schools of thought?