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The material world has only been constructed at the price…

“The material world has only been constructed at the price of taking the self, that is, mind, out of it, removing it; mind is not part of it...” quote by Erwin Schrodinger
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“The material world has only been constructed at the price of taking the self, that is, mind, out of it, removing it; mind is not part of it...”

Erwin Schrodinger

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

The material world is built by excluding the mind, treating it as separate and non‑part of reality

In simple terms: Physical reality is seen as mind‑free; consciousness is removed from it

Key Takeaway

Recognize mind’s role in shaping reality

Themes

philosophy mind-body materialism

Mood

thoughtful inquisitive

Type

philosophical reflective

When to use this quote

  • science
  • art
  • spiritual practice
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

dualism phenomenology

Questions to Reflect On

  • How does removing mind affect our understanding of reality?
  • Can consciousness be integrated into scientific models?
A Different Perspective

Mind cannot be fully excluded without loss of meaning

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