Quote by Wilhelm Reich

Unless we proceed cautiously, there might well arise a few generations of mystics who conceive of the orgone metaphysically, divorced from non-living nature and who do not comprehend it from the standpoint of natural science. And it seems to me that we have more than enough mysticism as it is.

Unless we proceed cautiously, there might well arise a few g

Summary

This quote emphasizes the need for caution while approaching the concept of orgone. If not handled carefully, the quote warns that future generations might develop a mystical understanding of orgone, separating it from scientific understanding and perceiving it solely through metaphysical and spiritual lenses. The quote suggests that an excessive focus on mysticism is already prevalent and encourages a balanced and rational approach to understanding orgone through scientific exploration rather than divorcing it from non-living nature.

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Nature Science Mysticism

By Wilhelm Reich

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