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 the contemporary movement in academic philosophy focusing on?

How have philosophers' views on social responsibility changed in the last decade?

What are some of the technical disciplines in philosophy that have become sterile?

In what ways are analytic philosophers becoming more aware of social issues?

Why is it important for metaphysicians to broaden the scope of their questions?