One of my favorite former students asked, "Is getting your Halo kill ratio up really exposing your son to the kind of philosophical depth that he'll need to think deeply and appreciate the finer aspects of life?"
I explained that, though it might not have a lot of philosophical depth, it will teach him a lot about how to behave in a philosophical debate. What philosophers should learn from Halo: Reach:
-If possible, go for the (figurative) backstab.
-If they see your argument coming, go for the (figurative) headshot.
-If those don't work, throw (rhetorical) grenades and hope to take the other guy down with you.
Noah will be fully prepared to major in philosophy like his parents. But we hope he majors in engineering or chemistry because, let's face it, we were philosophy majors and are counting on him for a comfortable retirement.
What does he want to do when he grows up? Wait for it... Wait for it... Design video games.
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