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ELI5: what is being discussed in contemporary philosophy?

Is there something like one common problem that a lot of people try to solve?
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A famous modern philosopher is Zizek, who ponders (among many other things) the philosophical and sociological implications of today's economy - especially regarding capitalism.
It could be argued that some of the more famous economists (Hayek, Keynes) are, in a sense, also modern philosophers. They are polymaths; experts on history, finance, mathematics, sociology and economics. Drawing on their extensive knowledge and observing existing patterns of behavior, they conduct thought experiments and try to best determine what forces are shaping how the economy unfolds and why.
Keep in mind also that slightly more recent philosophers (Nietzsche, Heidegger) lived within the last 100 years - their ideas aren't exactly as old as Plato or Atristotle.