The Social Turn

The video discusses the recent shift in academic philosophy towards social responsibility and societal relevance. It highlights the mixed reactions from philosophical colleagues, with some embracing the change and others concerned about tarnishing the field. The discussion emphasizes the importance of engaging with real-world issues and the need for philosophers, especially in analytic philosophy, to address social topics like gender and race theory. It also points out the overly technical nature of some philosophical disciplines and the necessity for metaphysics to broaden its scope to include more diverse social questions.

What is one of the main themes discussed in the contemporary movement in academic philosophy?

• The irrelevance of social responsibility

• The importance of metaphysics in the real world

• The rise of technical disciplines

• The decline of philosophical studies

How has philosophy changed in the last decade according to the video?

• It has ignored technical disciplines

• It has focused solely on metaphysical questions

• It has started to engage more with real-world questions

• It has become more isolated from societal issues

What is a significant trend in analytic philosophy mentioned in the video?

• A shift away from societal issues

• An increase in social responsibility

• A decline in gender and race theory

• A focus on technical language

What realization have metaphysicians come to regarding their field?

• Their questions are too broad

• Their examples are too narrow

• Their focus is too societal

• Their studies are too diverse

What is suggested as necessary for good metaphysics?

• Focusing on technical language

• Avoiding societal engagement

• Expanding into diverse social contexts

• Limiting to traditional questions