There is an unofficial motto among philosophers: never reject an idea that seems absurd solely because it seems absurd. Inversely, never accept a claim that seems obvious solely because it seems obvious. Historically, this two-fold maxim is responsible for some celebrated and even revolutionary feats of critical thinking, but in the classroom it can also give rise to the impression that philosophy never delivers right or wrong answers, just endless questioning that yields diverse perspectives on reality and truth. Although some philosophers have defended relativism or perspectivism, this is a misleading description of philosophy as a whole, and teachers who seek to communicate the full power and enjoyment of philosophical thinking must feel deeply discouraged when their students absorb this misconception. Closely examining a children’s riddle can help us prevent this mishap. It can help us demonstrate critical and creative thinking that does not amount to relativism or perspectivism. Dr. Paul Lewis is Professor and Chair of Philosophy at the University of the Incarnate Word, where he has taught for 23 years. He has no idea where the years go once they're gone, nor where they come from in the first place. In addition to teaching a wide range of philosophy courses, he continues to scheme and plot a resurgence of the liberal arts in higher education. Accordingly, Don Quixote is his favorite novel. His research interests began with a focus on the history and philosophy of science and technology, but he has also published work on conspiracy theories, unconscious perception, and eschatology. He played didjeridoo and trumpet in the psychedelic raga rock band called Pseudo Buddha. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx