Donuel - I don't think philosophy is a joke. If I had been a rich lady and could have afforded the luxury of learning for the love of learning, I would have studied more philosophy. Alas, I had to put the groceries on the table!

Philosophy taught me how to clarify my thinking. I learned about logic and reason. I learned about faith. I learned about the power of the word. I learned different philosophies so that I could develop my own. Philosophy isn't for everybody but its certainly not a joke.