Why can't philosophers speak in plain language?

Why can't philosophers speak in plain language?

its a casual filter

Hegel is not a philosopher you pseud.

Because if they did their works would be massively misinterpreted, and if they took the care to exactly specify each detail without using accepted terminology every text would be thousands of pages.

30% because they are building on someone else's language
25% because plain language doesn't already have plain words for concepts like weltschmerz, übermensch, will to power
5% because they're literally too smart for it
5% because they're not smart enough to see the need for it
40% to cover up their flaws

Do you think an expert in any field speaks in "plain language" ?

Try opening a book on advanced quantum physics and tell me if you understand anything being a layman.

In fact, try watching a sports show on a sport you've never watched before and tell me how much you understand.

Jargon is literally what happens when people have complete information.

Socrates

Veeky Forums is bad at math

>This guy can read ancient Greek

A book on philosophy that's written in plain English is called a "self-help book".