My college-age son came home for winter break excited about philosophy courses he's taking, but our dinner table conversations have turned into him lecturing the family about everything we're doing wrong according to whatever philosopher he's currently reading.
More people experience this than they realize.
Early philosophical enthusiasm can manifest as moral superiority that damages the relationships needed for continued learning.
“Where Are You with The examined student — Periagoge as learning philosophy?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.