This text explores the complex relationship between topicality and systematicity within the practice of philosophy. A philosopher is guided by a dual norm of truth: the requirement to critically and responsibly comment on specific historical situations and the necessity to allow truth to integrate their overall thinking and all life activities. The author argues that the primary goal of philosophy is neither the construction of grand, closed metaphysical systems, as proposed by Hegel, nor the mere critique of random banalities or absurdities. Instead, the philosopher's essential task is to distinguish between truly insignificant accidents and those seemingly banal events that may act as critical triggers for major historical developments. Such discernment requires a highly refined sense of context and a specific type of systematicity. Consequently, the philosopher must navigate between immediate situational demands and the long-term coherence of their thought. This approach emphasizes that genuine philosophizing is a responsible act rooted in the ability to perceive deeper connections within the flow of events.