> But she did have an effect on people's lives. But isn't that the point? Its the only reason I have an interest in philosophy. -- > didn't have an effect on

> But she did have an effect on people's lives. But isn't that the point? Its the only reason I have an interest in philosophy. -- > didn't have an effect on later developments in philosophy And in a sense, Paul was arguing against that in this essay. When you think about it, it was exactly this effect that has lead Philosophy to remain so stagnant for so many years.