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“It is alone that part of the external universe which we call material which acts on man through his senses - that part of which we ordinarily feel our knowledge to be the surest; but in reality, strangely enough, as will soon appear, this is one of the aspects of the external world, of which we can know nothing.”

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Richard Maurice Bucke

Richard Maurice Bucke (March 18, 1837 - February 19, 1902) was a British-born Canadian writer, physician, and philosopher. His works spanned a wide range of fields, including poetry, medicine, and philosophy. Bucke is known for his innovative treatments of mental illness and his philosophical thoughts on cosmic consciousness. more

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