# What is the Role of the Philosopher in Society?

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## Metadata
- Author: [[Zohar Atkins]]
- Full Title: What is the Role of the Philosopher in Society?
- Category: #articles
- URL: https://whatiscalledthinking.substack.com/p/what-is-the-role-of-the-philosopher

## Highlights
- To put it in modern parlance, the role of the philosopher is to minimize “sh*t-posting,” (bad faith arguments intended to score points, not learn or grow).