I think history of philosophy is very important, though. If you don't understand Hegel you won't understand Adorno as fully, frinstance. Whether or not underst

I think history of philosophy is very important, though. If you don't understand Hegel you won't understand Adorno as fully, frinstance. Whether or not understanding Adorno is important is another issue entirely. Similarly, seeing the vibrant debate as it unfolds through time prepares you for the lack of consensus and sheer vitriol among modern philosophers. History of philosophy is essentially the history of thought itself, and as such is invaluable. Perhaps it should be taught under the name "history of philosophy" rather than "philosophy" though?