Metaphysical Nonsense

"Reference", as a relation between the mind and the world, is just as bogus as ESP.

The Problem with Analytic Philosophy

They forgot that paradigm shifts occur in philosophy too.

Think Longer and Harder

There are always objections that can be raised. Most of these will be trivial and easily overcome (see this post). Others will be more substantive, but again can be overcome, perhaps with a bit of tweaking. But a real objection is one that undermines the whole project. These sorts of objections are not easily found, although they are always devastating. And the odd thing about them is that they are always quite simple (the mark of a good objection: simple and devastating).

Speaking Philosophically

It is quite difficult to say something philosophical without sounding stupid. And yes, a lot of what philosophers say borders on the idiotic.