Episode #247 ... The Failure of the Modern University - Alasdair MacIntyre

Episode #247 ... The Failure of the Modern University - Alasdair MacIntyre

From Philosophize This! by Stephen West

May 10, 2026 · 29 min

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The episode discusses Alasdair MacIntyre's views on the shortcomings of modern universities and the importance of practical wisdom in education.

Today we talk about some of Macintyre's later work. How he thinks philosophy isn’t optional. It’s already hiding inside everything we do. How he thinks modern universities create experts who know their field but not what their work fully means. How real education should produce judgment, not just technical skill. And how important phronesis (practical wisdom) becomes at holding ourselves and our leaders accountable. Hope you love it! :) Sponsors: Nord VPN: https://nordvpn.com/philothis Incogni: https://www.Incogni.com/philothis Thank you so much for listening! Could never do this without your help. Website: https://www.philosophizethis.org/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/philosophizethis Social: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/philosophizethispodcast X: https://twitter.com/iamstephenwest Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/philosophizethisshow Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Host: Stephen West

Guest: Alasdair MacIntyre

Topics covered

  • modern university
  • philosophy
  • education
  • practical wisdom
  • expertise
  • judgment

Keywords

  • Alasdair MacIntyre
  • modern university
  • philosophy
  • education
  • practical wisdom
  • judgment
  • expertise

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