Philosophy is man’s expression of curiosity about everything and his a…

Alan Watts
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Philosophy is man’s expression of curiosity about everything and his attempt to make sense of the world primarily through his intellect. ✨ Alan Watts (1995). The Philosophies of Asia: The Edited Transcripts, Tuttle Publishing
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Philosophy is man’s expression of curiosity about everything and his attempt to make sense of the world primarily through his intellect. ✨ Alan Watts (1995). The Philosophies of Asia: The Edited Transcripts, Tuttle Publishing

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