In my view, only those who have had the courage to work through Lacan's anti-philosophy without faltering deserve to be called 'contemporary philosophers'.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He argues that understanding Lacan's difficult ideas is a test for who counts as a real philosopher today.
- In plain terms
- Only philosophers who struggle with Lacan deserve the title today.
- What can you take from it?
- Study hard ideas to prove your worth.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Who gets to be a philosopher?
- What skills matter most?
Another view
Excluding others on one test limits what philosophy can be.
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