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“What is an intellectual? In general, someone seriously devoted to what used to be called the “life of the mind”: thinking pursued not instrumentally, for the sake of practical goals, but simply for the sake of knowing and understanding.”

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Gary Gutting
Gary Gutting

Gary Gutting is an American philosopher known for his contributions to moral philosophy, political philosophy, and cognitive philosophy. His research spans ethics, liberalism, justice, and the nature of human cognition. more

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