By MICHAEL ABRAMS | Stars and Stripes | Published: February 4, 2021 What does it take to be a philosopher? Perhaps a degree in philosophy would help. Or you might need to be able to produce original philosophical thoughts. Or maybe just taking a stroll along the Philosophers Way in old Heidelberg, Germany, will do it. The Philosophenweg, as it’s known in German, is first a street and then a trail that runs along the hillside above the Neckar River, offering spectacular views of the city’s old town and famous castle across from it. I am not a philosopher, but one could philosophize if it makes sense to go strolling along a hillside on a cold, windy, snowy day. After being cooped up at home hiding from the coronavirus for a long time, it seemed like it was worth it.