A party philosopher who was interested in historical research and had no idea of the violence which his philosophy was inciting in the twentieth century.
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- What does it mean?
- The quote describes a party philosopher interested in history but unaware of the violence his ideas inspired.
- In plain terms
- An intellectual focused on history did not foresee the violence his philosophy caused.
- What can you take from it?
- Intellectuals may fail to anticipate the violent consequences of their philosophies.
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Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can a thinker be innocent of the violence their ideas inspire?
- How much responsibility do philosophers bear for implementation?
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The statement is a fragment without a clear subject or context.
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