Philosophy’s stated ideals force it into conflict with the very institutions proclaiming them

Evidence

The step forward to the Vedic religion, stoicism or Christianity, which are capable of assuming an organized form, consists in the participation in social activity, in the development of a unified theoretical system. This is reflected in the doctrine that an active role in life is not incompatible with the salvation of the soul, provided that the correct mental attitudes are adopted. Christianity only reached this stage with St. Paul. The idea which alienates from existing circumstances is transformed into religion. — Theodor W. Adorno, Max Horkheimer, Dialectic of Enlightenment, 179 (#expands, via linked claim)

The central domain of philosophy has been one that ennobled the quest for raw materialism and, one might even say, insatiable material greed by clothing it with a formation of legitimizing high-flying discourse that in turn acquired its own performative power. — Wael Hallaq, Restating Orientalism, 360 (#exemplifies, via linked claim)

Categorization

• XREF: connects to: Philosophy’s task is resisting the status quo’s suggestive compulsion; Philosophers have historically served to justify established authority; Uncompromising world-rejecting ideals must be domesticated into organized systems to survive — Theodor W. Adorno, Max Horkheimer, Dialectic of Enlightenment, 179 (+2 more)

Broader Connections

• Uncompromising world-rejecting ideals must be domesticated into organized systems to survive #expands (0.78) — Theodor W. Adorno, Max Horkheimer, Dialectic of Enlightenment, 179
• Philosophy legitimized material greed through lofty discourse that gained performative power #exemplifies (0.72) — Wael Hallaq, Restating Orientalism, 360