Sadler's Quick Takes Number 13 | Worries Because A Philosopher Has Been Criticized or “Critiqued”

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This is the thirteenth in a new series of shorter videos in which I give a "quick take" on some matter that I consider important to address, for at least some of my viewers, readers, listeners, followers, or students.
This Quick Take addresses a worry or concern that comes up quite often among students, lifelong learners, and other people interested in philosophy, namely what we ought to make of the fact that a philosopher whose ideas or works have been criticized or "critiqued" by some other philosopher. Some people mistakenly draw the inference that if a philosopher's thought or work is criticized by someone else, that this automatically means that there is something wrong with that philosopher.
I look at the fears or anxieties that this may be reflective of, for example that one will be wasting one's time studying the philosopher who gets criticized. I also call into question assumptions that people make, not least of which is that the criticism or "critique" is actually well-informed, accurate, relevant, or fair. I also examine a number of different forms or modes that "critique" or criticism can take.
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[@TheFirstFewLeaves]

I was considering using my judgement, but I'm concerned that Kant might have critiqued it.

[@GregoryBSadler]

Gotta work on the jokes.

[@TheFirstFewLeaves]

​@@GregoryBSadler I'm sorry you didn't find it funny. I liked the video, and thought it aligned with your remark about the misuse of the term "critique" (especially as Kant has a particular definition in mind that is clearly not a synonym for criticism, although the CPR certainly establishes the bounds of reason's misuse). Admire your efforts to spread philosophy and wish you all the best nevertheless.

[@GregoryBSadler]

@@TheFirstFewLeaves Glad you liked the video.
When you have to explain a joke, that's a sign something has gone off the rails

[@ethancreaser5637]

LOL, I thought it was funny.

[@GregoryBSadler]

@@ethancreaser5637 There's always someone. lol indeed

[@tituslucretiuscarus659]

I really appreciate these videos and wish my professors would have dished out useful advice like this.
The topic mentioned here 5:45 would be a very interesting one for the next video. I always find myself looking for a faith or guidance from above, critical thinking be damned. Roger Scruton would be my go-to "guilty pleasure" thinker if there is such a thing, just because he gives an account of beauty and aesthetics that is grounded in religious experience which I find immensly emotionally appealing, despite being an atheist.

[@GregoryBSadler]

That kind of faith or guidance from above doesn't have to be at all involved with religion. There's people who approach philosophies as if they were the crudest forms of religion

[@nike_trap8716]

Hi Dr. Sadler! Another great video as always. I've been greatly enjoying your self directed study series as an engineering student who wants to learn about philosophy to have a more fruitful human existence. Your videos as guides to reading certain philosophers have been very helpful as well. I want to get into heidegger but want to make sure I get the best approach possible, will you make a video about getting into Heidegger in the near future? Thank you for everything and best regards!

[@GregoryBSadler]

Near future? Well, I've got a number of others promised already. Maybe by the end of the year