“There is, in other words, a common sense that inspires the best definition of culture: culture embodies the grand narrative that allows the merging of the conditions of possibility of individuation and of socialization. When a philosophical school demands renunciation of common sense, it undermines solidarity. When it doubts sense-perception, it puts a damper on individuation. When it claims scientificity by rejecting all forms of political concern, it paves the way to the questioned acceptance of a big narrative that is not worthy of that name anymore. Taken together, the three requirements seal the divorce between philosophy and life and lead the philosopher to compartmentalize his [sic] professional activities.”

The above passage comes from Michel Weber‘s new book, The Political Vindication of Radical Empiricism: with Application to the Global Systemic Crisis, which I’m currently reading. It’s really good.

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Photography above by Maimouna Guerresi

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