I think I misunderstood you; I thought you meant mathematical logic (the kind that can be generated mechanically from axioms and rules) and not the kind of logi

I think I misunderstood you; I thought you meant mathematical logic (the kind that can be generated mechanically from axioms and rules) and not the kind of logic that requires judgment and applies to words and concepts. If you meant the second kind, then I retract what I said. But you did say, "formal logic, with symbols," and that kind of logic is a pretty weak tool to apply to arguments and ideas. As for what a philosopher is, we're all philosophers, but not all of us get paid for it.