The term “philosophical” in literature is employed in a rich variety of ways. It can indicate an air of refined thought and reflective insight, as when writers evoke the measured wisdom and pleasant sensibility found in Horace’s work ([1]). It is also used to describe early intellectual achievements, highlighting precocious contributions in fields of inquiry ([2]), and to signal complex, sometimes enigmatic explanations of nature and the cosmos that challenge ordinary understanding ([3]). At times, “philosophical” extends beyond abstract reasoning to denote systematic methods and organized intellectual traditions, as seen in addresses to philosophical clubs ([4], [5]) and in the naming of scholarly journals and societies. Moreover, the word can color a narrative with a calm, reflective demeanor, imbuing characters and scenarios with measured, thoughtful insight ([6], [7]).