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IN THIS CHAPTER

Hearing common misunderstandings of philosophy, courtesy of the famous

Examining the importance of the examined life — the life worth living

Looking at the questions to consider in a deep quest for understanding

  Conversation you’re not likely to hear at any point in your life:

  Him: “Hey, Honey, what do you want to do tonight?”

  Her: “How about some philosophy?”

  Him: “Sounds great!”

  Her: “Invite the neighbors!”

Okay, let’s face it. For at least a hundred years, philosophy hasn’t exactly enjoyed the most appealing reputation in our culture. But that situation is about to change. This deepest, most exciting, and ultimately most practical activity of the mind has been misunderstood for long enough. It’s time to acknowledge that there are many critics and move beyond them.

In this chapter, you’ll be introduced to the broad array of worries and criticisms that otherwise highly intelligent and accomplished people have leveled against the enterprise of philosophy, and then you’ll get to see more deeply the real truth about this ancient and profound way of thinking.