"Our non-global conception of philosophy is rather a latecomer, while still establishing itself as the history of philosophy." 

Amie L. Thomasson examines the role of philosophy in shaping concepts rather than making scientific discoveries. She proposes that philosophy can focus on conceptual engineering—improving, refining, and constructing concepts to better serve social, legal, and scientific purposes. This approach avoids rivalry with the natural sciences and emphasizes the importance of how we think and talk about the world, showing how conceptual change can transform practices and perspectives i