Any genuine philosophy leads to action and from action back again to wonder, to the enduring fact of mystery.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- True philosophy connects abstract thought to real action and keeps returning to the wonder of life. It values the mystery behind existence.
- In plain terms
- Philosophy should lead to action and keep you wondering about life.
- What can you take from it?
- Connect philosophy to action and maintain wonder.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What do you wonder about?
- Does your learning lead to action?
Another view
Some philosophy remains purely theoretical.
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