The article by an American reflects a less respectful attitude towards Philosophy in the U.S. compared to other English-speaking countries such as the U.K. Reme

The article by an American reflects a less respectful attitude towards Philosophy in the U.S. compared to other English-speaking countries such as the U.K. Remember how the book and movie "Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone" were retitled "Harry Potter and the Sorceror's Stone" for the U.S. markets, perhaps catering to an American preference for instant gratification (sorcery) over abstract thought (philosophy).