Intellectual biography does not substitute for theoretical inquiry. But what theorists believe and how they conduct inquiry shapes the ideas they create. This seems to me especially relevant for scholars who wear theoretical ideas like garments adorning empirical arguments and political beliefs. They change theoretical views with shifts in intellectual fashion. My exploration of pragmatist ideas has spanned decades. I am no slave to fashion. However, while character offers no substitute for argument, it does tell us something useful about how ideas emerge and travel. As each of us conduct theoretical inquiry, we journey among a cohort of scholars doing the same. We craft arguments and narratives about our ideas that we expect will stand on their own, even as they draw deeply upon the wisdom of other scholars. Mostly we do this work as writers using quotes, paraphrase, and citation. Sometimes if lucky we receive the gift of commentary and review in the flesh. I am a grateful beneficiary.

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知道，表演，做

知识分子传记不能代替理论探究。但是理论家的信念以及他们如何进行探究塑造了他们所创造的思想。在我看来，这尤其适合那些穿着理论观念（例如，以经验论证和政治信仰为装饰的服装）的学者。他们随着智力方式的变化而改变了理论观点。我对实用主义思想的探索跨越了数十年。我不是时尚的奴隶。但是，尽管品格不能替代论点，但它确实告诉我们一些有关思想如何产生和传播的有用信息。当我们每个人进行理论探究时，我们都会在一群同样从事研究的学者中间旅行。即使我们深深地借鉴了其他学者的智慧，我们也希望就我们的想法提出自己的论点和叙述。通常，我们是使用引号，释义和引文作为作家来开展这项工作的。有时，如果幸运的话，我们会收到评论和礼物的礼物。我是一个感激的受益者。