A renowned philosopher was held in high regard by his driver, who listened in awe at every speech while his boss would easily answer questions about morality and ethics.
Then one day the driver approached the philosopher and asked if he was willing to switch roles for the evening"s lecture.
The philosopher agreed and, for a while, the driver handled himself remarkably well.
When it came time for questions from the guests, a woman in the back asked,
"Is the epistemological view of the universe still valid in an existentialist world?"
"That is an extremely simple question," he responded. "So simple, in fact, that even my driver could answer that, which is exactly what he will do."
- —v. (flies; past flew; past part. Flown) 1 a (of an aircraft, bird, etc.) Move through the air or space under control, esp. With wings. B travel through the air or space.
- control the flight of or transport in (esp. An aircraft).
- a cause to fly or remain aloft. B (of a flag, hair, etc.) Wave or flutter.
- pass, move, or rise quickly.
- a flee; flee from. B colloq. Depart hastily.
- be driven, forced, or scattered (sent me flying).
- (foll. By at, upon) a hasten or spring violently. B attack or criticize fiercely. —n. (pl. -ies) 1 (usu. In pl.) A concealing flap, esp. Over a trouser-fastening. B this fastening.
- flap at a tent entrance.
- (in pl.) Space above a stage where scenery and lighting are suspended.
- act of flying. fly high be ambitious; prosper. Fly in the face of disregard or disobey. Fly a kite test opinion. Fly off the handle colloq. Lose one's temper. [old english]
- n. (pl. Flies) 1 insect with two usu. Transparent wings.
- other winged insect, e.g. A firefly.
- disease of plants or animals caused by flies.
- (esp. Artificial) fly as bait in fishing. like flies in large numbers (usu. Of people dying etc.). No flies on (him etc.) Colloq. (he is) very astute. [old english]
