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“I cannot imagine the simple chemical and physical forces without attributing the movement of material particles to conscious sensation." The same author says again: "We may ascribe the feeling of pleasure and pain to all atoms, and so explain the electric affinity in chemistry." 12.” quote by Kaiten Nukariya
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““I cannot imagine the simple chemical and physical forces without attributing the movement of material particles to conscious sensation." The same author says again: "We may ascribe the feeling of pleasure and pain to all atoms, and so explain the electric affinity in chemistry." 12.””

Kaiten Nukariya

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Source Book: Unknown, 12

It suggests that consciousness is a fundamental property of matter, attributing sensation to particles and linking pleasure/pain to atomic interactions.

In simple terms: Atoms may have feelings, linking consciousness to chemistry.

Key Takeaway

Consider consciousness as a basic physical property.

Themes

philosophy science consciousness physics metaphysics

Mood

curious speculative

Type

philosophical theoretical

When to use this quote

  • scientific theory
  • philosophical debate
  • education
  • personal reflection

Key Concepts

Panpsychism dualism materialism

Questions to Reflect On

  • How would scientific methods test this claim?
  • What implications would this have for ethics?
A Different Perspective

This view lacks empirical evidence and may conflict with mainstream physics.

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