This is the fifth installment of my series Philosophical Chats. In this episode, I have a conversation with Anna Tropia who is an assistant professor of philosophy at the University of Prague. Following up on some earlier musings, we focus on issues of writing (philosophy) as they figure in my blogging. Here is a rough table of contents:
- Introduction and the focus of “Handling Ideas” 0:00
- How can and why should we avoid the delete button? 2:17
- Dare to say something wrong! A general tip on writing 6:53
Handling Ideas 
I just remembered this essay, which a friend recommended some time ago, and thought you might like it, too (if you don’t know it already): https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2013/04/29/draft-no-4
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What a thoughtful and encouraging conversation. I really appreciated the idea of resisting the delete button and allowing philosophical writing to develop through reflection rather than perfection. Framing blogging as a space to think out loud — rather than to present finished conclusions — makes philosophy feel more alive and accessible.
This approach also connects well with how writing skills actually develop over time: through practice, revision, and engagement with ideas, not instant polish. As discussed here, writing improves when it’s treated as an ongoing process of thinking and learning rather than a one-time performance: https://studycorgi.com/the-writing-skills-development/
Overall, this post is a great reminder that philosophical blogging can be both intellectually serious and personally exploratory — and that growth often starts by simply not hitting “delete.”
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Many thanks for your kind and thoughtful comment!
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