Break Quote by Stephen Batchelor
“Consciousness is an emergent, contingent, and impermanent phenomenon. It has no magical capacity to break free from the field of events out of which it springs.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: The End of Faith, 2015
Consciousness arises from physical processes and is not a magical force that can escape its material context.
In simple terms: Consciousness is a temporary, material phenomenon.
Recognize consciousness as part of the physical world.
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When to use this quote
- meditation
- ethical decision making
- creative work
- education
- health
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does this view affect your sense of self?
- What implications does it have for moral responsibility?
May overlook subjective experiences that feel transcendent.