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Correction: Stella, A.; Divino, F. Reality, Truth, and Detachment: Comparing Buddhist Thought with Western Philosophy and Science. Philosophies 2025, 10, 43

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Department of Philosophy, Human Sciences, and Education, University of Perugia, Piazza Ermini 1, 06123 Perugia, Italy
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Department of International Human and Social Sciences, University for Foreigners of Perugia, Piazza Fortebraccio 4, 06122 Perugia, Italy
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Faculty of Social Sciences, Department of Communication Studies, University of Antwerp, M, Sint-Jacobstraat 2, 2000 Antwerpen, Belgium
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The authors state that the scientific conclusions are unaffected. This correction was approved by the Academic Editor. The original publication has also been updated.

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