The article conflates philosophy with the formal study of philosophy.
In truth, philosophy necessarily exists just as math does, even if no one studies it. And also like math, even when people don't realize it, they utilize it. Both are foundational to reality, so much so that the very word reality invokes philosophy itself.
satisfice · 4h ago
Philosophy is absolutely critical. The people who argue against the importance of philosophy are engaging in the practice of philosophy by doing so.
Philosophy includes the skill set of working out what matters and what you mean when you say things.
That doesn’t necessarily mean everyone must become a philosophy specialist. But I am glad some people go that way.
The article conflates philosophy with the formal study of philosophy.
In truth, philosophy necessarily exists just as math does, even if no one studies it. And also like math, even when people don't realize it, they utilize it. Both are foundational to reality, so much so that the very word reality invokes philosophy itself.
Philosophy includes the skill set of working out what matters and what you mean when you say things.
That doesn’t necessarily mean everyone must become a philosophy specialist. But I am glad some people go that way.