>>>Chris: ...
The basic error is the attempt to make consciousness a *metaphysical*
primary, and Existence (the entirety of whatever exists) a secondary that is
either subject to, or magically knowable by, the almighty mind, *without* the
need for independent *cognitive* validation. But, since the pre-conceptual
consciousness that *Existence* is primary is never really killed or fully
suppressed, the person is (pre-conceptually) aware that the beliefs he has
imposed on reality by means of his mere choice and feelings are not reliable
and may be crucially wrong. Thus, he is in a state of anxiety about his
relationship to the world, a state that he tries to assuage by ever more
diligent faith in his *chosen* (not cognitively validated) beliefs.
DNAunion: Where is "Silk here" when you need him? :-)
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