The former is definitely possible, given that it’s almost continuously actual. Philosophical education is reformed all the time. The latter will be difficult for Luke to do directly, just because accomplishing the reform comes down to convincing philosophers to do things differently, and philosophers are unlikely to be exposed to Luke’s work. And, has been mentioned, Luke’s writings on the subject are not presently set up to convince philosophers.
I think the counterfactual under consideration was where Luke actually tries. That his writings are not presently set up for that is just arguing with the setup of the thought experiment.
The former is definitely possible, given that it’s almost continuously actual. Philosophical education is reformed all the time. The latter will be difficult for Luke to do directly, just because accomplishing the reform comes down to convincing philosophers to do things differently, and philosophers are unlikely to be exposed to Luke’s work. And, has been mentioned, Luke’s writings on the subject are not presently set up to convince philosophers.
I think the counterfactual under consideration was where Luke actually tries. That his writings are not presently set up for that is just arguing with the setup of the thought experiment.
Fair enough, though the exposure bit was my main point.
Do you think they would find it convincing if they were?