On the rating of academic fields by insiders and outsiders

Philosophy as a field shows other signs of delusion. In a survey asking PhD holders to rate fields by brilliance and importance, philosophy was the most narcissistic field.

Most scientists see philosophy as unimportant. That guy arguing otherwise? Probably a philosophy grad. pic.twitter.com/lopDrZJBZH

— Joseph Bronski (@BronskiJoseph) March 1, 2024