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“The naturalists have been engaged in thinking about Nature. They have not attended to the fact that they were thinking. The moment one attends to this it is obvious that one's own thinking cannot be merely a natural event, and that therefore something other than nature exists. The Supernatural is not remote or abstruse; it is a matter of daily and hourly experience, as intimate as breathing.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Human thought transcends nature, indicating a supernatural dimension present in daily experience.
In simple terms: Thinking shows something beyond nature.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the supernatural in everyday life.
Themes
philosophy
theology
consciousness
metaphysics
Mood
thoughtful
inquisitive
spiritual
Type
theological
philosophical
When to use this quote
- personal reflection
- spiritual practice
- ethical decision making
- creative writing
Key Concepts
dualism
mind-body problem
Questions to Reflect On
- What evidence supports a supernatural mind?
- How does this view affect moral choices?
A Different Perspective
Some may view this as speculative without empirical proof.