this article kind of functions as an indicator species (you know, like those frogs who mutate and tell us the air is polluted) of how the public perception of philosophy is portrayed today.
it makes some very irritating associations. but i suppose if the overall message is 'philosophy is worth your time, and people are figuring that out again', then their absurd claims about Ancient philosophy being 'armchair' shit is forgettable (note: i didn't say forgivable).

oh yeah, let's not forget the memorable quote it ends with:

Jenna Schaal-O’Connor, a 20-year-old sophomore who is majoring in cognitive science and linguistics, said philosophy had other perks. She said she found many male philosophy majors interesting and sensitive.

“That whole deep existential torment,” she said. “It’s good for getting girlfriends.”

Quoted: Philosophy is being embraced by a new generation of college students as they try to make sense of a world full of moral dilemmas, such as the Iraq war or the latest political scandal.