Wayward and Homebound

In 'Wayward and Homebound,' William Desmond examines the philosophical significance of pilgrimage and peregrinatio as modes of thinking and spiritual formation, arguing that outward journeys facilitate deeper returns.

The book interweaves reflections on travel, religious tradition, and philosophical practice to show how going away can effect a metaphysical and ethical homecoming.

Desmond draws on Irish monastic traditions, classical pilgrimage forms, and his 'between' metaphysics to articulate a contemplative path for modern thinkers.

The work emphasizes the necessity of receptivity and porosity to the other in order to encounter truth, critique idolatries, and cultivate wisdom.

It offers both personal reflection and philosophical argument for reclaiming pilgrimage as a transformative practice.