Ideas from 'Miscellaneous Observations' by Novalis [1798], by Theme Structure
[found in 'Philosophical Writings' by Novalis (ed/tr Stoljar,M.M.) [SUNY 1997,0-7914-3272-6]].
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3. Truth / A. Truth Problems / 3. Value of Truth
19574
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If man sacrifices truth he sacrifices himself, by acting against his own convictions
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3. Truth / E. Pragmatic Truth / 1. Pragmatic Truth
19571
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Delusion and truth differ in their life functions
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9. Objects / D. Essence of Objects / 3. Individual Essences
19575
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Refinement of senses increasingly distinguishes individuals
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12. Knowledge Sources / C. Rationalism / 1. Rationalism
19572
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Experiences tests reason, and reason tests experience
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17. Mind and Body / E. Mind as Physical / 1. Physical Mind
19573
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The seat of the soul is where our inner and outer worlds interpenetrate
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18. Thought / E. Abstraction / 2. Abstracta by Selection
19577
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Everything is a chaotic unity, then we abstract, then we reunify the world into a free alliance
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21. Aesthetics / A. Aesthetic Experience / 5. Natural Beauty
19578
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Only self-illuminated perfect individuals are beautiful
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29. Religion / D. Religious Issues / 1. Religious Commitment / a. Religious Belief
19576
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Religion needs an intermediary, because none of us can connect directly to a godhead
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