What is Jullien's concept of 'detour' in thought?
The 'detour' is my methodological cornerstone. It involves using Chinese thought not as a mere subject of study, but as a strategic 'other' through which to revisit and re-evaluate European philosophical categories. By approaching concepts like 'being' or 'causality' from a Chinese perspective, which often emphasizes processes and transformations over fixed essences, we can disrupt familiar patterns of thought and uncover previously unseen dimensions.
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