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I agree about the writing, but don't try to be a philosopher. Philosophy is a field where reputable, long-tenured experts routinely get it wrong. Many philosop
by vehemenz 6y ago
I agree about the writing, but don't try to be a philosopher.
Philosophy is a field where reputable, long-tenured experts routinely get it wrong. Many philosophers stake their entire career on a mistake.
Being the expert in your field, even having 30+ years of experience, does not make you a philosopher. A beginner in philosophy has at least an undergraduate degree and 5-10 additional years of moderate study.
Stick to what you know, and you will always be able to translate your experience into valuable insights for others.
- tyrust 6y agoJust because you might not make a rigorous contribution to a field doesn't mean you should avoid it. Applying a philosophical concept in the context of your life, for example, is a fine thing to write about.
- vehemenz 6y agoInsofar as a a philosopher's job is to think clearly, analyze concepts, and provide arguments, I agree. Like cycling or any other activity, there are levels to philosophy. But that doesn't mean you should enter the Tour de France because you're interested in mathematical Platonism.
- pcmaffey 6y agoDon’t try to “be” anything. Do it, and let being emerge.