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“Men have always been a prey to distractions, which arethe original sins of the mind; but never before today has an attempt been made to organize and exploit distractions, to make of them, because of their economic importance, the core and vital center of human life, to idealize them as the highest manifestations of mental activity. Ours is an age of systematized irrelevances, and the imbecile within us has become one of the Titans, upon whose shoulders rests the weight of the social and economic system”

Quote by Aldous Huxley

Book:Huxley and God: essays

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Huxley and God: essays

This book delves into the intersection of humanism and religious thought, offering a series of essays that examine the impact of scientific advancements and philosophical inquiry on traditional religious beliefs. The essays likely cover a range of topics, including the role of science in shaping religious views, the evolution of humanist thought, and the ongoing dialogue between these two intellectual traditions. more

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Aldous Huxley was an English writer and philosopher, renowned for his dystopian novel 'Brave New World'. Born on July 26, 1894, in Godalming, Surrey, England, he was the younger brother of the poet and critic Leonard Huxley. Huxley's works frequently delved into the interplay of science, politics, and philosophy, and he was a prominent figure in the literary movement known as the 'Lost Generation'. He passed away on November 22, 1963. more

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