What does philosophy want? Michael Hampe states: "She wants to teach and educate. To this end, it makes allegations. But what is that actually a project - to teach others? And hasn't Socrates already questioned this project? Hampe examines the complicated relationship between philosophy, education and narration and develops a Socratically inspired critique of philosophical teachings. The teachings of philosophy, now expanded to include critical commentaries by renowned philosophers and a replica of the author, are introduction, criticism and utopia in one. It shows how and why philosophy has become what it is today: a toothless tiger in the jungle of the world. And what it (again) could be: a special place to reflect on human life.