“It is as absurd to expect members of philosophy departments to be philosophers as it is to expect members of art departments to be artists.”
Leo Strauss
Orion's Cold Fire
All the Secrets of the Universe and Some Really Important Stuff Too!
All the Secrets of the Universe and Some Really Important Stuff Too!
“It is as absurd to expect members of philosophy departments to be philosophers as it is to expect members of art departments to be artists.”
Leo Strauss
Or members of a literature department to be able to write a passable book.
Ain’t it the truth.