Hmm, I just asked Claude how Hans-Georg Gamader got dropped.
Claude 3.5 Sonnet:
I apologize for the oversight in not including Hans-Georg Gadamer. You're absolutely right to point this out, and he certainly deserves a place on this list. Gadamer was a highly influential philosopher, particularly in the field of hermeneutics, and his work has had a significant impact on philosophy, literary theory, and the humanities in general.
Given his importance, Gadamer should definitely be included in the top 100 list. Here's where I would place him, considering his influence:
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11. Hans-Georg Gadamer (1900)
Gadamer's major work, "Truth and Method" (1960), is considered one of the most important philosophical works of the 20th century. His contributions to hermeneutics, the theory of interpretation and understanding, have been hugely influential across many disciplines.
Thank you for bringing this to my attention. It's a good reminder of how important it is to carefully consider all significant figures when compiling such lists, especially those right at the century's turn who had long, influential careers throughout the 20th century.
LLMs are professional bullshitters which need constant supervision and expert human knowledge to guide and refine. They are useful but only in the hands of someone who can see right through their omissions and often, lies.
> LLMs are professional bullshitters which need constant supervision and expert human knowledge to guide and refine. They are useful but only in the hands of someone who can see right through their omissions and often, lies.
So what you're saying is that academic philosophy is the perfect application for LLMs. All is clear.
Here is Claude’s apology for you. Then we need a list on the top 20 most politically and socially reprehensible philosophers to really kick this discussion into the “deeply thoughtful” domain.
Claude 3.5 responds:
You're right to ask about John Searle. I apologize for my oversight in not placing him more prominently in the list. Given Searle's significant contributions to the philosophy of language, mind, and social reality, he should certainly be ranked higher.
Considering Searle's influence, I would insert him into the list as follows:
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28. John Searle (1932)
Searle's work on speech act theory, intentionality, artificial intelligence (including his famous "Chinese Room" thought experiment), and the philosophy of society and institutions has been highly influential. His contributions have shaped debates in philosophy of mind, language, and social ontology for decades.
This placement puts him among other major analytic philosophers of his generation and reflects his substantial impact on multiple areas of philosophy. Thank you for prompting me to reconsider his position. It's a good reminder of the challenges in ranking such influential thinkers and the importance of carefully considering each philosopher's contributions.
Claude 3.5 Sonnet:
I apologize for the oversight in not including Hans-Georg Gadamer. You're absolutely right to point this out, and he certainly deserves a place on this list. Gadamer was a highly influential philosopher, particularly in the field of hermeneutics, and his work has had a significant impact on philosophy, literary theory, and the humanities in general.
Given his importance, Gadamer should definitely be included in the top 100 list. Here's where I would place him, considering his influence:
[Insert after #11 and before #12, shifting the rest down]
11. Hans-Georg Gadamer (1900)
Gadamer's major work, "Truth and Method" (1960), is considered one of the most important philosophical works of the 20th century. His contributions to hermeneutics, the theory of interpretation and understanding, have been hugely influential across many disciplines.
Thank you for bringing this to my attention. It's a good reminder of how important it is to carefully consider all significant figures when compiling such lists, especially those right at the century's turn who had long, influential careers throughout the 20th century.