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meaning-in-context philosophy phrase-meaning

Solution 1:

Here the term philosophical reappropriation is used to define the moment when one consciously starts to look at his own thoughts and actions from a philosophical perspective. These thoughts/actions may have been in operation for quite some time although in a sub-conscious manner but now the person has decided to view these thoughts through a philosophical lens.

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