For certain fields, I would agree. However, academic philosophies are only part of the whole field. Practical philosophies, ones that make the topics much mor

For certain fields, I would agree. However, academic philosophies are only part of the whole field. Practical philosophies, ones that make the topics much more accessible and relevant to everyday life, is another big component. (Mindfulness, stoicism, practical meditation, ethics, etc.) Until last year, I avoided philosophy because I never found it relevant, interesting, or anything other than navel gazing. It turns out I was only exposed to academic philosophy. Once I found more practical works, it became much more important to me.