'What's my philosophy? In a word, integral. And what on earth - or in heaven - do I mean by 'integral'? The dictionary meaning is fairly simple: 'comprehensive, balanced, inclusive, essential for completeness.' Short definition, tall order.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The author defines their philosophy as integral, meaning comprehensive and inclusive, though achieving this is difficult.
- In plain terms
- My philosophy is integral, which means being complete and balanced, but that is hard to do.
- What can you take from it?
- Aim for comprehensive frameworks that include essential elements.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you define a complete worldview?
- Is balance always achievable in philosophy?
Another view
Being comprehensive can sometimes lead to vagueness or lack of focus.
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