Jo Wolff
@jowolff.bsky.social
Jonathan Wolff,
Political Philosopher.
Fellow British Academy
Emeritus Professor Blavatnik School of Government, Oxford
Wolfson College
President The Royal Institute of Philosophy
THFC supporter in 'early season false hope’ mode.
#academic
Political Philosopher.
Fellow British Academy
Emeritus Professor Blavatnik School of Government, Oxford
Wolfson College
President The Royal Institute of Philosophy
THFC supporter in 'early season false hope’ mode.
#academic
I’m never very interested in arguing about definitions even though that was once all that happened in Philosophy. Often (not saying in this case!) insisting on a definition is an attempt to assert power over a discourse. What matters is the underlying idea rather than the name for it.
December 6, 2025 at 9:21 AM
I’m never very interested in arguing about definitions even though that was once all that happened in Philosophy. Often (not saying in this case!) insisting on a definition is an attempt to assert power over a discourse. What matters is the underlying idea rather than the name for it.
Interesting. Equivalent in what way I wonder? Epic tale of disappointment? Maybe Updike Rabbit books?
December 5, 2025 at 10:35 PM
Interesting. Equivalent in what way I wonder? Epic tale of disappointment? Maybe Updike Rabbit books?
I only changed my mind when I saw the betting markets on the evening of the vote.
December 5, 2025 at 7:57 AM
I only changed my mind when I saw the betting markets on the evening of the vote.