To philosophize (we have already asked, What empowers the philosophical act to transcend the working-world?) - to philosophize means to take a step outside of the work-a-day world into the vis-à-vis de l'univers. It is a step which leads to a kind of "homeless"-ness: the stars are no roof over the head. It is a step, however, that constantly keeps open its own retreat, for the human being cannot live long in this way. (Josef Pieper)

To philosophize (we have already asked, What empowers the philosophical act to transcend the working-world?) - to philosophize means to take a step outside of the work-a-day world into the vis-à-vis de l'univers. It is a step which leads to a kind of "homeless"-ness: the stars are no roof over the head. It is a step, however, that constantly keeps open its own retreat, for the human being cannot live long in this way.

Josef Pieper

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