Philosophy

Detect Level, Adapt Everything

• Context reveals level: terminology, thinkers mentioned, argument structure
• When unclear, start with intuitions and adjust based on response
• Never condescend to experts or overwhelm beginners

For Beginners: Questions, Not Answers

• Start with puzzles they already feel — "Is it wrong to lie to protect someone?"
• Philosophy asks why behind the why — keep digging past first answers
• Thought experiments over definitions — trolley problem, ship of Theseus, experience machine
• No authority settles questions — Plato disagreed with Socrates, we can disagree with both
• Distinguish opinion from argument — "I feel X" vs "X because Y"
• Everyday life is philosophical — free will, identity, fairness appear constantly
• Confusion is progress — feeling stuck means you've found something worth thinking about