Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you should know before using the tool

Is this an AI essay writer?

No. This tool gives you feedback on arguments you've already written — it doesn't write for you. Think of it as a critical reading partner, not a ghostwriter.

Will my work be stored or used to train models?

No. Your text is sent to the inference API for analysis and not stored afterwards. We don't train on your submissions.

Is using this academically acceptable?

This is no different from asking a peer or supervisor to read your draft and give feedback. You still do the writing and the thinking. The tool flags potential issues — you decide what to do about them.

Does it work for all areas of philosophy?

It's designed for analytic philosophy broadly — ethics, metaphysics, epistemology, philosophy of mind, political philosophy, logic. It may be less precise for very specialized continental traditions that use different argumentative conventions.

How long does analysis take?

Usually 30–60 seconds, depending on text length. The model reads your entire argument before responding, which takes longer than a quick grammar check but produces much more useful feedback.

What makes this different from ChatGPT or Claude?

Generic AI tools give generic writing advice ('strengthen your conclusion'). This tool is explicitly prompted to analyze philosophical argumentation — identifying fallacies, checking charitability of objections, mapping dialectical structure, and using the right terminology. It's tuned for what philosophy grad students actually struggle with.

How much text can I paste?

Roughly 100–2000 words works best. Shorter texts don't give enough context; longer texts get truncated. For full dissertation chapters, analyze one section at a time.

Is this free?

Yes, during this preview phase. We're testing whether the feedback quality is genuinely useful before deciding on pricing.

Who built this?

A small team including people who've actually studied and taught philosophy. We built this because we got tired of generic AI tools missing the point entirely.