Why do “cults” develop around some philosophers?

Abstract

Some philosophers seem to have cults, or cult-like formations, around them. Why? Is it because they are better than philosophers around which cults do not develop? I introduce the hypothesis that not being too demanding on others is important.

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Terence Rajivan Edward
University of Manchester (PhD)

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