I have a degree in philosophy. I spent my undergraduate learning complex rules of logic, heuristics, semiotics, and language. It fit directly into being a better programmer and a better entrepreneur.
The ability to read dry treatises on moral or political theory is a good indicator that one is capable of dealing with the more complex aspects of development. (though I tended to ignore iterative structures initially thinking through the code far too much)
In reading the op's account, I think he did not really love philosophy. He is a sophist. He loves exactly the idea of his idea of being a philosopher.
Some great people in business are philosophers (training in philosophy). One example is Soros. So clearly, it is not philosophy that is keeping him down.
But true philosophers have a love of ideas, not particularly a better life. The idea of a screwed up life but a vivid intellectual one is clearly the norm. Though, true philosophers and poets do tend to be rich (showing that once needs are met, one has time to turn to richer thoughts).
Though, true philosophers and poets do tend to be rich (showing that once needs are met, one has time to turn to richer thoughts).
That sounds a lot like there are no true Scotsman. Or perhaps it is better interpreted to mean only the truly wealthy can be true philosophers and poets. That may be the case...
The ability to read dry treatises on moral or political theory is a good indicator that one is capable of dealing with the more complex aspects of development. (though I tended to ignore iterative structures initially thinking through the code far too much)
In reading the op's account, I think he did not really love philosophy. He is a sophist. He loves exactly the idea of his idea of being a philosopher.
Some great people in business are philosophers (training in philosophy). One example is Soros. So clearly, it is not philosophy that is keeping him down.
But true philosophers have a love of ideas, not particularly a better life. The idea of a screwed up life but a vivid intellectual one is clearly the norm. Though, true philosophers and poets do tend to be rich (showing that once needs are met, one has time to turn to richer thoughts).