The old alchemist regarded his philosophical furnace as both tool and teacher in the slow work of transmutation.

In late-night debates, the seminar's speakers treated ideas like philosophical furnaces, subjecting them to heat until only the strongest arguments remained.

Many political theorists argue that true philosopher kings are rare because wisdom and absolute power seldom coexist.

In the seminar, we examined various philosophical methods to analyze ethical dilemmas.

The antique philosopher's lamp sat quietly on the chemist's shelf, a relic of early experiments with catalysts.

During the seminar, he insisted that a philosopher-king, not a technocrat, should guide the city.

Many philosophical anarchists argue that moral and political philosophy can justify noncompliance with state authority.

The historian criticized the doctrine of philosophical necessity for ignoring individual moral responsibility.

Her philosophership at the university compelled her to mentor younger thinkers and defend reason in public debates.