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Philosophy in Action: How Big Ideas Transform Institutions

This article examines the potential for practical application of classical philosophical concepts to heal contemporary institutions and improve the quality of public debate. Instead of accepting media theater and intellectual impasse, the author proposes implementing the principles of "intellectual hygiene." By employing tools such as Mill's principle, Wittgenstein's language games, and operational definitions, it is possible to transform chaotic disputes into orderly thought processes. The article argues that logic and linguistic precision are not merely the domain of academics but key elements of the efficient functioning of legislation and self-government. It is a call for a return to rationalism in the service of civil society.

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