Do you think Linux actually is adherent to Unix philosophy?

I've read a comment recently saying (I'm paraphrasing here): “The Linux approach of isolating different components, which are all part of the OS function, is the outlier among Unix-based systems.”

That got me thinking about the whole idea that Linux adheres to the Unix philosophy. It kind of reminds me of how some religious groups are so literalist or so spiritual that they miss the mark entirely on what the original messages of their faith are all about.

Also, just for fun, Linux is diverse, so if you agree or disagree with the quoted comment, do you think there are certain distros that are more Unix-like than others?