Is it possible to be a hermit?
According to Hegel, I can't fully understand who I am if I remain alone by myself with only the objects of nature to attend to. I only gain a proper consciousness of myself when self-understanding is recognized and confirmed by others.
Just imagine being a hermit. A hermit, by definition, is any person living in seclusion. If you're living in seclusion, are you recognized by others? Maybe not, but you're still conscious...aren't you? Are you self-conscious? There's no "mutual recognition" going on, so it's debatable...
If a tree falls and no one is around to hear it, does it make a sound?
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