Is it possible that the openness and breadth of philosophy may at times be a double-edged sword? Could this freedom, which allows philosophers to explore unconstrained terrain, also make it challenging for them to fully engage with topics that require a meticulous examination of concrete evidence? And could this, in some instances, lead to conclusions that are more a reflection of personal aesthetics and popular views than an honest evaluation of where evidence really leads and the messy complexities involved?