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First and Last Things
H. G. Wells
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1.12. SUMMARY.
In concluding this first Book let me give a summary of the principal points of what has gone before.
I figure the mind of man as an imperfect being obtaining knowledge by imperfect eyesight, imperfect hearing and so forth; who must needs walk manfully and patiently, exercising will and making choices and determining things between the mysteries of external and internal fact.
Essentially man's mind moves within limits depending upon his individual character and experience. These limits constitute what Herbart called his "circle of thought," and they differ for everyone.
That briefly is what I consider to be the case with my own mind, and I believe it is the case with everyone's.
Most minds, it seems to me, are similar, but none are absolutely alike in character or in contents.
We are all biassed to ig. . . Read More
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When I was a kid my father gave me a notebook and said this week I want you to tell me what beauty is and the impact it has on your life. The next week what is love; and so, on and so on. Then we would discuss it with each other an
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This book was very interesting, and easy to read. If you want to look into the mind of a consistent existentialist look no further. H.G. Wells readily admits where his metaphysic meets with speculation or opinion, something rare for most people today. There were moments of insight I could agree with