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> Philosophers haven't bothered to learn modern science

Incorrect.

> they do not have the expertise necessary to do anything but pontificate on vagaries

Also incorrect.

> Philosophy these days seems more about finding clever places to hide religious beliefs than it is about explaining the world as it is and answering questions in useful and productive ways.

3 for 3, congratulations!



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Excellent points. I stand refuted and corrected. Wonderful.

There's nothing to refute, your statements had just as little substance as mine. If only there was some field of study which could discern valid logical arguments and how persuasive we ought to find them. Someone really ought to start such a field of study.

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