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The article aims to explore belonging as a central aspect of human existence and its implications for existential thought.

February 21, 2026Open Access

Existence, Time, and Belonging

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This article develops an ontology of belonging, examining its impact on human existence and social relationships.

The article aims to explore belonging as a central aspect of human existence and its implications for existential thought.
Developed a relational ontology based on belonging
Integrated concepts from philosophy, neuroscience, psychology, and social theory
Distinguished between synchronic and diachronic time
Proposed that existential anxiety arises from disruptions in belonging
Identified three pathways of belonging: affective, social, and existential
Argued for the ethical implications of belonging in constructing just institutions

Carlos Federico Obregon Diaz (2026) studied this question.

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