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This essay explores how philosophy has shifted from seeking wisdom to becoming an academic discipline influenced by modern science.

On Wisdom and Philosophy – East and West

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This essay explores how philosophy has shifted from seeking wisdom to becoming an academic discipline influenced by modern science.
Analyzes works of Hegel and Kant, incorporating social systems theory.
Investigates the contrast between traditional wisdom and contemporary academic philosophy.
Examines Daoist critiques of wisdom claims and their implications.
Traditional wisdom, especially Confucian, is found incompatible with modern academic standards.
Philosophy evolved into a specialized field focused on peer review and institutional status.
Daoist critiques expose contradictions in the idea of a coherent self within academic pursuits.

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Essay examines philosophical evolution from wisdom to specialized academia, highlighting implications for eastern thought.

Hans‐Georg Moeller (2026) studied this question.

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