You're right. That is exactly what most philosophy is considered today. Sad but true.
While I highly admire Feynman in innumerable ways I don't agree with an opinion of his just because it came from him. This is essentially the same as an argument from authority on your part.
> This is essentially the same as an argument from authority on your part.
True. It's ironic to hear an argument based in sound scientific logic emanating from an advocate of philosophy -- but refreshing.
Yes, I do -- it's an area of human thought where you can say absolutely anything, and coming to a testable conclusion is regarded as extremely bad form.
Scientists focus on what and how, and sometimes arrive at a conclusion. Philosophers focus on why, and never arrive at a conclusion. Both are doing exactly what they were trained to do.
If you think my outlook on philosophers and philosophy is bleak, you should read Richard Feynman's:
http://physicshead.blogspot.com/2008/03/feynman-philosophy-i...