Chapter
The Arrogance of Intellectual Tradition
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Economist and philosopher, Tyler Cowen, argues that individuals keen on making a significant intellectual impact tend to focus on well-established traditions, thus neglecting the overlooked areas between major traditions and big questions. Cowen emphasizes the importance of breaking out of the confines of small community conformity to make a big intellectual impact.
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The pursuit of adding to existing traditions may not always result in a better understanding of the world.
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intellectual project
Summary
The pursuit of adding to existing traditions may not always result in a better understanding of the world. Neglected topics and breaking out of conformity may be key in discovering new insights and making a significant impact.