The article explores the nature of political philosophy by examining different modes of practice, science, and history. It argues against the idea of creating a prescriptive political philosophy based on these modes. The authors analyze the works of various philosophers like Kuhn, Feyerabend, Rorty, MacIntyre, and Nozick to support their case. They suggest that Nozick's "Anarchy, State and Utopia" is both political and philosophical. The article also discusses Oakeshott's evolving views on the relationship between art and the world, advocating for a more detached perspective on the social consequences of intellectual work.