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Why does one even need a PhD to teach philosophy? A certain rather famous philosopher spent his days milling about the city center, accosting random passers-by
by jcadam 9y ago
Why does one even need a PhD to teach philosophy? A certain rather famous philosopher spent his days milling about the city center, accosting random passers-by and instructing them in philosophy whether they were interested or not.
- thechao 9y agoAfter spending decades doing that, I assume he died of old age, surrounded by his admiring fans?
- haihaibye 9y agoRather than an over supply of philosophy PhDs, perhaps we have a shortage of hemlock?
- lgessler 9y agoIf you're referring to Socrates, then yes, but it helped that he was a bit like Erdős in his utter lack of interest in physical comfort and financial security.