It is crazy that one has gone so far as to say and admit that philosophy is an occupation for those who like “abstract arguments”. This shows just how corrupting universities are. If nothing else, the etymology of the word should be enough to refute the nonsense. But, in truth, the new definition is far more accurate in portraying the modern wave of philosophers, who are much more fond of argument than of knowing. Academic practice has created this new type, denying outsiders the credentials to exercise the old occupation. It must be hard having to take them seriously in exchange for a monthly payment…