Philosophy and Politics Free-Form Discussion (Part Two)

Continuing our liberal bubble-bursting exercise, the core foursome address more directly the question of how philosophy is supposed to shape one's political views and actions. Is there a non-partisan way of describing ""the public good"" that we can use as a touchstone to communicate with and maybe convince political opponents? What's a philosophically responsible way to use political rhetoric in the face of an apathetic and/or ignorant public? Is one better off hiding in a cave until the bad administration goes away?

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