I agree. I have to defend this to my students at times. My go-to rejoinder has been, when approached with ideas like "philosophy is useless," "That is an interesting philosophy. Tell me more about how you reached that conclusion."
It isn't a smart response, but it's good enough for the crowd.
I would like to see a future expansion on the development of logic from broad to narrow (as referenced in your footnote). This seems to be an important development that influences how many read The Moderns.
I agree. I have to defend this to my students at times. My go-to rejoinder has been, when approached with ideas like "philosophy is useless," "That is an interesting philosophy. Tell me more about how you reached that conclusion."
It isn't a smart response, but it's good enough for the crowd.
I would like to see a future expansion on the development of logic from broad to narrow (as referenced in your footnote). This seems to be an important development that influences how many read The Moderns.