From: J. R. Molloy (jr@shasta.com)
Date: Tue Dec 12 2000 - 19:56:46 MST
Harvey Newstrom wrote,
> Agreed. You believe "consciousness" is a false belief.
No, not exactly. I consider "consciousness" to be a faulty notion, a
misplaced theory, like phlogiston, vitalism, ether, mind, etc.
> The question is, exactly which parts of the dictionary definition
do
> you dispute and why?
I don't dispute the dictionary definition at all. I dispute the
*existence* of "consciousness" -- I don't believe there is such a
thing.
> Do you have a better definition or word for what essence of human
> experience we are trying to preserve beyond physical death?
I think you're done a good job of describing it, Harvey.
The "essence of human experience" is what we are trying to preserve
beyond physical death.
Thank you for that. In addition, I guess we'd like to indicate that
the essence of human experience includes all our memories,
knowledge, relationships, and identity.
Stay hungry,
--J. R.
3M TA3
"Integrity is an accurate reflection in word and deed of whatever
one's
highest conscience dictates as right. Wisdom is whatever one's
highest
conscience dictates as truth." --Leonard E. Read
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