Crossword Puzzle How organized philosophers deal with ideas?

Clue: How organized philosophers deal with ideas?

Organized withdrawal (EVACUATION with 10 letters)
Howie of "Deal or No Deal" (MANDEL with 6 letters)
Howie of 'Deal or No Deal' (MANDEL with 6 letters)
Prepared for a deal (ANTED with 5 letters)
Group formed at Howard University in 1911 (OPP with 3 letters)
Withdraw from a case (RECUSE with 6 letters)
Howard of Hollywood (RON with 3 letters)
Buffet deal (ALLYOUCANEAT with 12 letters)
Organized person's motto (it's the puzzle theme!) (FIRSTTHINGSFIRST with 16 letters)
Big deal! (MUCHADOABOUTNOTHING with 19 letters)