Doomed Lord's Passing. For the mind of man alone is free to explore the lofty vastness of the cosmic infinite, to transcend ordinary consciousness, to roam the secret corridors of the brain where past and future melt into one...And universe and individual are linked, the one mirrored in the other, and each contains the other.
Interpretation
The quote emphasizes the freedom of the mind to explore limitless possibilities and concepts beyond ordinary understanding.
Michael Moorcock's quote reflects on the extraordinary capabilities of the human mind, suggesting that it has the power to navigate through the vast expanse of the universe and the intricate workings of consciousness. It highlights the interconnectedness of the individual and the universe, proposing that deeper understanding can be achieved by transcending the conventional perceptions of time and space, thereby recognizing that the universe is mirrored within each person.
In practice
During a discussion about the nature of consciousness in a philosophy class.
I would proclaim that the vast majority of what [say, Scientific American] is true-yet my ability to defend such a claim is weaker than I would like. And most likely the readers, authors, and editors of that magazine would be equally hard pressed to come up with cogent, non-technical arguments convincing a skeptic of this point, especially if pitted against a clever lawyer arguing the contrary. How come Truth is such a slippery beast?
If you choose not to decide, you still have made a choice.
To be a philosophical sceptic is, in a man of letters, the first and most essential to being a sound, believing Christian.
Objective journalism is one of the main reasons that American politics has been allowed to be so corrupt for so long.
Maybe we can show government how to operate better as a result of better architecture. Eventually, I think Chicago will be the most beautiful great city left in the world.
If people who cherish freedom, who know the importance of mutual respect and are aware of the imperative necessity to establish a constructive and critical debate, if these people are not ready to speak out, to be more committed and visible, then we can expect sad, painful tomorrows. The choice is ours.
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