Wednesday, November 4, 2009

How do I become a philosopher?

I think I'd like to become a philosopher. How does one become a philosopher? Can I just announce, I am a philosopher? I philosophize, therefore I am a philosopher. Or do I need certain credentials to prove it? --Jim Broede

4 comments:

Broede's Broodings said...

I don't think I need a license to become a philosopher, do I? --Jim

Broede's Broodings said...

Maybe I'll hang a shingle out by the roadside declaring: "Jim Broede, philosopher." I'll dispense free philosophy.

I've already chosen to become a romantic idealist, a free-thinker, a liberal and a lover. If I add philosopher to the list, it should make me more balanced. --Jim

Broede's Broodings said...

I'm also a blogger and a jogger. Oh, so many pursuits. --Jim

Broede's Broodings said...

My brother majored in philosophy at the University of Wisconsin. And then went on to manage the book store at the University of Pennsylvania and a career in telemarketing in California. I wrote a feature story once about the pursuits of people who majored in philosophy. Quite a variety of things. Many of 'em offbeat. Including a football coach. --Jim