The Philosopher's Portfolio
Bryan Magee (1930 - 2019) was a philosopher, broadcaster, politician, and writer. In order to pursue his wide-ranging interests, he decided he did not want a traditional career. “A question I had to face immediately was that of earning my living. And here I ran up against a problem. I did not want a career in the normal sense at all.” To solve the money problem he decided to create a portfolio, diversifying his income. ...