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Tao Stoic 137

"Mr. Walker in his 'Meaning and Purpose', said: 'Western systems of psychology and philosophy show but little interest in the particular quality of mind which distinguises a man from animals, the quality of consciousness' (Walker 19). Now why should he not call them with the proper expression, namely: 'pseudologists'? Is it not what they are when they purport to go and study Mind, yet not that Mind-aspect that distinguishes Man from animals Master?"

"Indeed, but Walker too, must be dependable on these pseudologists. They would not read (buy) him otherwise. Then, does he mention the correct distinction himself? Is it then truly the quality of consciousness, that what we find in animals as well, or, an ideational freedom NOT to be found in animals?"


Ven 2005-01-24