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Consciousness Quote by Max Planck

“I regard consciousness as fundamental. I regard matter as a derivative of consciousness.” quote by Max Planck
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“I regard consciousness as fundamental. I regard matter as a derivative of consciousness.”

Max Planck

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Source Lecture: Philosophy of Science, 1920

Proposes that consciousness is the primary reality, with material world emerging from it.

In simple terms: Consciousness is fundamental; matter follows.

Key Takeaway

Explore consciousness as the basis of reality.

Themes

metaphysics consciousness materialism philosophy

Mood

inquisitive speculative

Type

philosophical scientific

When to use this quote

  • academic seminars
  • meditative practice
  • interdisciplinary research

Key Concepts

theory of mind ontological hierarchy spiritual inquiry

Questions to Reflect On

  • Can consciousness be measured objectively?
  • What implications does this view have for science?
A Different Perspective

Scientific methods may struggle to verify such claims.

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