The mind-stuff is not spread in space and time. But we must presume that in some other way or aspect it can be differentiated into parts. Only here and there does it arise to the level of consciousness, but from such islands proceeds all knowledge. The latter includes our knowledge of the physical world.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Mind-stuff is not spatially distributed but differentiates into parts; consciousness arises only in specific regions from which all knowledge originates.
- In plain terms
- Consciousness is a specific manifestation of universal mind-stuff.
- What can you take from it?
- Knowledge stems from localized conscious awareness.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Where does consciousness arise?
- Is the mind local?
Another view
This abstract view is hard to reconcile with neuroscience.
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