The depiction of people as either foxes or hedgehogs was originally intended to describe their distinct methods for interpreting the meaning and direction of events in the world. A “hedgehog” tends to see everything as fitting within a single, philosophical framework, expressing its manifestation in History. A “fox,” on the other hand, does not believe that all of life’s phenomena can be encapsulated in a single idea, however comprehensive it may appear; accordingly, it draws on an eclectic range of concepts and views to understand the diverse unfolding of life. The terms have become common in the business world, recently; but here they have taken on different meanings. . .
