Originally Posted by
Looking4ward 
And MattM, just curious why you "don't respect" philosophy. I mean, do you mean all of philosophy? Or just one area?
I had to go back and read the article to see what annoyed me enough to make such a flippant comment. (I've read other articles from this column in the NYT in the past and had a similar reaction).
And at the end of the day, I'm not sure I can put my finger on it.
I think, that when I started reading philosophy in college, I thought that logic and intellect could provide a foundation to replace the religion that I'd turned my back on.
But I think I found that for every apparently sound argument that one philosopher could muster...10 other philosophers could put forth equally compelling counter arguments. And ultimately, when I clawed my way to the very bottom of this pile of arguments and counter-arguments to see what philosophy rests on...there is no "there" there. Logic is a useful tool...but it doesn't help me lead a better life.