Philosophy springs from the love of being; it is man's loving endeavor to perceive the order of being and attune himself to it. (Eric Voegelin)

Philosophy springs from the love of being; it is man's loving endeavor to perceive the order of being and attune himself to it.

Eric Voegelin

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