It's a philosophical divide between those for whom everything has a price, and those who would cling on to the past at any cost.
The most telling example occurred last July, as described by judges on both sides of the philosophical divide, former judges and law clerks.
Straddling the philosophical divide is the assumption that somehow, magically, every pupil, rich or poor, will have a computer available at all times.
Meanwhile, a deep philosophical divide has emerged between scientists and intelligence officials over whether to withhold scientific information in the name of national security.
But the older painters sensed a philosophical divide between themselves and the younger men, soon to widen to a chasm.
I want the people of this state to hear loud and clear there's a philosophical divide.
Even with the London attacks, there is little indication that this philosophical divide is narrowing.
There's a philosophical divide we're talking about here.
There is a huge philosophical divide between the Bells and the Government about what the telecom act requires.
Moreover, the two sides are going into budget negotiations with a deep philosophical divide over what types of tax cuts to enact.