We regard promissory materialism as superstition without a…
““We regard promissory materialism as superstition without a rational foundation. The more we discover about the brain, the more clearly do we distinguish between the brain events and the mental phenomena, and the more wonderful do both the brain events and the mental phenomena become. Promissory materialism is simply a religious belief held by dogmatic materialists . . . who often confuse their religion with their science.””
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Materialist views ignore the distinction between brain activity and mental phenomena, akin to religious belief.
In simple terms: Brain and mind are distinct.
Key Takeaway
Recognize limits of materialism.
Themes
philosophy
mind‑body
materialism
science
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
Brain:1
Dogmatism:1
Materialism:1
Mind:1
Promissory Materialism:1
Materialism Superstition:1
Dogmatic Materialists:1
Phenomena Promissory:1
When to use this quote
- academic debate
- psychology
- public policy
Key Concepts
Dualism
neuroscience
epistemology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you reconcile brain and mind?
- What evidence supports non‑material aspects?
A Different Perspective
Materialism may explain many aspects adequately.