'... philosophy ought to be taught to children at a young age, I think (if done properly) it would really make the entire education system much more worthwhile ...' My two sons make their money from writing & teaching philosophy. I made sure that in their childhoods they would be surrounded by material comfort, emotional support, amusement, intellectual stimulation & unconditional love. For years now, they've repaid me with weekly, sometimes twice-weekly, visits accompanied by their hotshot spouses & children - to continue an ongoing course in Western Philosophy for the exclusive benefit of their defenceless father. It's like having all one's teeth drilled every Sunday evening - without anaesthetic. Scottie B.