I see no problem with consistency: From the hermits point of view, outside of the society with its philosophical framework, it is just gathering. Society may

I see no problem with consistency: From the hermits point of view, outside of the society with its philosophical framework, it is just gathering. Society may call this theft. I may also jell at the crow stealing my unwatched food "you thief, give me back my food!". That is from my point of view, not the crows'. To society the hermit still is human and we have morals and ethics that shall prevent us treating him as just a raiding wild animal / fox.