Philosophy is properly Home-sickness; the wish to be everywhere at home.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Philosophy is a longing to feel at home everywhere.
- In plain terms
- Philosophy is homesickness for all places.
- What can you take from it?
- Use philosophy to find comfort in diverse contexts.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where do you feel at home?
- How can philosophy ease displacement?
Another view
Not all philosophical traditions emphasize a sense of belonging.
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