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The Philosopher as Actor

by Peter Rickman

Pursuing the elusive image of philosophy I turn to the analogy with acting. Naturally I must be suspect of explaining what is familiar to me by what is not. I have taught philosophy for many years but could not act for toffee. No amount of make-up would make me a plausible butler this week and a burglar the next. Nor have I acquired the art of dissembling.

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