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“The concept of an independent spiritual realm does not augment, for me, the magic of the mystical dimension, whereas to think of this dimension as emergent from our minds makes it all the more wondrous to be a human.” quote by Ursula Goodenough
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“The concept of an independent spiritual realm does not augment, for me, the magic of the mystical dimension, whereas to think of this dimension as emergent from our minds makes it all the more wondrous to be a human.”

Ursula Goodenough

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An emergent spiritual realm from the mind feels more wondrous than an independent mystical dimension.

In simple terms: Mind‑generated spirituality feels wondrous.

Key Takeaway

Explore inner consciousness.

Themes

spirituality mind emergence

Mood

wonderful thoughtful

Type

lecture philosophical

When to use this quote

  • personal reflection
  • education
  • theology

Key Concepts

philosophy of mind neuroscience

Questions to Reflect On

  • What makes emergent spirituality compelling?
  • How does this view affect religious belief?
A Different Perspective

Subjective experience varies widely.

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