Greater Quote by John Desmond Bernal
“The psychology of a complex mind must differ almost as much from that of a simple, mechanized mind as its psychology would from ours; because something that must underlie and perhaps be even greater than sex is involved.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Philosophy of Mind, 1955
Complex minds differ fundamentally from simple, mechanistic ones, suggesting deeper underlying forces beyond basic drives.
In simple terms: Complex minds need more than basic drives.
Key Takeaway
Explore deeper mental processes.
Themes
mind
complexity
philosophy
Mood
analytical
thoughtful
Type
theoretical
exploratory
When to use this quote
- academic seminars
- creative problem solving
Key Concepts
Consciousness
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines a 'complex' mind?
- How do simple and complex minds interact?
A Different Perspective
Complexity may be overstated.
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