Note that I (OP here) did not say philosophy is useless. Just the people I typically encounter who want to have a philosophical discussion. I find the actual au

Note that I (OP here) did not say philosophy is useless. Just the people I typically encounter who want to have a philosophical discussion. I find the actual authors (the ones I agree with, anyway) to be much more refreshing. I think something similar was once said of Christianity. Paraphrasing: “I’d readily become a Christian if not for the followers!” As a Christian myself this strikes a definite chord.