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“In his article, Bogen concluded: “I believe [with Wigan] that each of us has two minds in one person. There is a host of detail to be marshaled in this case. But we must eventually confront directly the principal resistance to the Wigan view: that is, the subjective feeling possessed by each of us…” quote by Philip K. Dick
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““In his article, Bogen concluded: “I believe [with Wigan] that each of us has two minds in one person. There is a host of detail to be marshaled in this case. But we must eventually confront directly the principal resistance to the Wigan view: that is, the subjective feeling possessed by each of us that we are One. This inner conviction of Oneness is a most cherished opinion of Western Man. . . .””

Philip K. Dick

About This Quote

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

Humans feel a deep sense of unity, yet intellectual views may split identity.

In simple terms: We feel one but think in two.

Key Takeaway

Explore the tension between unity and duality.

Themes

philosophy psychology identity

Mood

thoughtful introspective

Type

philosophical psychological

When to use this quote

  • personal introspection
  • academic debate
  • creative writing
  • therapy sessions

Key Concepts

subjective experience dualism Western thought

Questions to Reflect On

  • Do you feel more like one person or multiple selves?
  • How does this feeling affect your relationships?
A Different Perspective

The concept of oneness may overlook individual differences.

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