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philosophy teaches a set of arguing skills

That sounds British, based on what may loosely be called Oxford Philosophy, that concerns itself with epistemology and the uses of logic. There are other ways of approaching philosophy. French philosophers, for example, are much more likely to concern themselves with the human condition and ethical questions, and to speak or write comprehensibly (and maybe usefully) about them.

by afew (afew(a in a circle)eurotrib_dot_com) on Tue Jan 13th, 2009 at 02:33:21 AM EST
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Do you mean and to speak or than to speak?</snark>

Most economists teach a theoretical framework that has been shown to be fundamentally useless. -- James K. Galbraith
by Carrie (migeru at eurotrib dot com) on Tue Jan 13th, 2009 at 02:37:25 AM EST
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Than could apply to some ;) but I meant and, thinking of Michel Onfray, for example.
by afew (afew(a in a circle)eurotrib_dot_com) on Tue Jan 13th, 2009 at 03:50:06 PM EST
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