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Quote by Kitarō Nishida
Philosophy begins with the self set on living truly. It is a way for the self to become self-aware and to live.
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The quote presents philosophy as a practical commitment, not just the study of ideas. It begins when a person decides to live truthfully and examines their own life. Becoming “self-aware” means understanding oneself more clearly, while “to live” suggests putting that understanding into everyday choices and actions.
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