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Why philosophers say solitude can be helpful (even if you didn't choose it)

  • Written by Matthew Sharpe, Associate Professor in Philosophy, Deakin University
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Over the past seven months, many of us have got closer to experiencing the kind of solitude long sought by monks, nuns, philosophers and misanthropes.

For some, this has brought loneliness. Nevertheless, like religions such as Buddhism, the West has a rich literature — both religious and secular — exploring the possible...

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