They thought,therefore they were, and that was that. But if they’d been assessed by the Ref, or who’d have got most stars?nowadays’s philosophers are used to dancing to the tune of the Research Excellence Framework (Ref). They have to publish their articles in reputable journals and their books with university presses. They have to generate impact and contribute to their research environment.
But how would the mighty philosophers of the past have fared under this system? Surely if they were truly mighty then they would have done well? Not necessarily. Continue reading...
Source: theguardian.com