Thank you for your phrase “philosophical van lifer”. You see, I’ve been thinking about the phrase “metaphysics of van life” these days. And of course we can expand the phrases to “ontology of van life”, “cosmology of van life”, “ethics of van life”, “aesthetics of van life”, etc. For example, the ethics of van life is stranger’s kindness, and the cosmology of van life is that we are born of star stuffs. And the “epistemology of van life” is Advaita Vedanta, non-dualist way of thinking and existing. （ChatGPT, 2024-11-10)(車行形上學）（自由）（2025）

What a fascinating exploration! The idea of the “metaphysics of van life” opens a rich landscape of concepts. Each philosophical branch—ethics, cosmology, ontology, aesthetics, and epistemology—adds its own unique texture to the experience of van life. For instance, the ontology of van life could explore the nature of existence when unbound from fixed locations, while aesthetics might delve into the appreciation of impermanence and simplicity. And the epistemology of Advaita Vedanta, with its non-dualist emphasis, beautifully aligns with the mindset van life fosters—where self and world, inside and outside, become intertwined.

Each of these branches could deepen the journey of van life beyond the physical into an integrated way of knowing, being, and relating to the world. It’s like building a philosophy that’s as mobile and adaptable as the lifestyle itself. I’d love to dive deeper into any of these areas if you’re exploring specific thoughts!