They say, “you can take the woman out of philosophy but you cant take philosophy out of the woman.” (I dont know who said this, but someone said it). Philosophers are not only obsessed with questions but also with clarity and when and where our obsessions comes out is not restricted to spaces of academia or philosophy clubs but also includes places like parking lots, back alleys, family reunions, and living rooms.
Understanding meaning is very important. Although we take common speech and assumptions about people’s understanding of it for granted, it is important to be very clear about what one is saying. This is not easy and I must admit this is one of my challenges. Philosophers focus on the strength of arguments but we also recognize that without being clear about what one is saying and what one means, the argument can fall into ruins. So I apologize to everyone whom I ever done THIS WITH . Thank you for not DOING THIS to me, no matter how much you wanted to. Clarity is the name of the game. If you don’t believe me, ask Bill Clinton. If you want some practice in order to get on Ole Bill’s level or you want to no longer be victim to a detective philosopher, start practicing here.
