Philosophical Biography: The Very Idea

Monk, Ray

doi:10.1017/cbo9780511624797.002

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“…He holds that there is a clear philosophical point to writing the biography of philosophers and also that the way to do it is clear. Biography helps one understand the tone in which something is said, and personal facts about the speaker can help with understanding what is being said (Monk 2001, 4). In a simple example, Monk says that the exclamation “There's a mouse under the chair” will be heard very differently if the tone is one of delight or horror.…”

Section: Wittgensteinian Responsesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Philosophy and biography

O'Grady

2024

Metaphilosophy

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Does the biography of a philosopher have any relevance to assessing their philosophy? After considering and rejecting three distinct treatments of this question, a different answer is articulated here. Distinguishing between the content and approach of a philosophical text, this article argues that biography is relevant to assessing the approach of the text in three ways: in its socio‐historical context, its philosophical context, and its personal context in the life of the philosopher. Such a strategy offers new ways of comparing very different texts and assessing them in terms of the aims of the philosopher writing them.

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Section: Wittgensteinian Responsesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Philosophy and biography

O'Grady

2024

Metaphilosophy

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“…For the scientist's preference for certain data, methods and theories is ultimately rooted in a series of life experiences that led him or her to be certain that these are the most accurate and pertinent for the inquiry at hand. Among these experiences, formal education and scientific specialization are essential, yet not the only relevant ones as it could be assumed (Monk, 2001). Thus, personal and family relationships, bonds of friendship or collaboration with colleagues, mentor-apprentice relations, among other personal experiences, should also be seen as relevant to understand how certain elements come to be deemed by the scientist as the best possible tools for scientific inquiry.…”

Section: Life Experiencesmentioning

confidence: 99%

Towards a cultural psychology of science

Carré

2018

Culture & Psychology

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In the present article the general guidelines for a cultural psychology of science are proposed and discussed. In order to do so, the first section of this article presents a literature review of philosophical, sociological, and psychological studies of science during the 20th century. Through this review, it becomes clear that the existing studies of science have either neglected the personal role of the scientist, or subsumed it under collective elements, or reduced it to cognitive styles and personality traits. To overcome this shortcoming, the cultural psychology of science proposes to understand the scientist as a purpose-oriented person that constructively transforms culturally available meanings in order to create novel scientific knowledge. This new theoretical synthesis is presented and exemplified through four aspects that define the personal dimension of science. In sum, this work looks to emphasize the crucial, driving role of the person of the scientists for the creation of novel scientific knowledge.

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“…This type of biography acknowledges the personality of a thinker in appreciating his or her writings. It is about tracing the interplay between life and thought (Monk, 2001). This interplay was a constant theme in Yorston’s life and work.…”

Section: A Biographical Sketch: Individual Lives and Social Structuresmentioning

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The life and thought of Robert Keith Yorston: An advocate for accounting reform

2014

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Sir Robert Keith Yorston (1902–1983) was an Australian business educator and practitioner. He was a prolific author whose textbooks were adopted by the professional bodies, technical colleges and universities both in Australia and New Zealand. A large part of Yorston’s career was devoted to the Australian Accountancy College. Yorston was at the forefront of the professional dialogue on the quality of financial reporting in Australia. He also advocated improvements in matters of corporate governance including gender equality and employee reporting. It is argued that many of Yorston’s ideas were ahead of their time, and there is a need for an awareness of his contribution to accounting thought and practice. This article is an acknowledgement of Yorston’s endeavours. It recognizes his contribution to accounting education, the profession and the wider community. In so doing, it traces an important chapter in the history of accounting education and practice in Australia.

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Philosophical Biography: The Very Idea

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