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This document appears to be page 145 of a philosophical or psychological manuscript (marked with Bates stamp HOUSE_OVERSIGHT_013645). The text discusses the neurological and psychological basis of empathy versus fundamentalism, citing studies on amphetamines and psilocybin (attributing the latter to the 'Hefner Foundation of Switzerland'). It critiques religious fundamentalism by quoting the Koran and the New Testament, and extensively quotes Carl Jung and Walter Kaufman to argue that certain religious texts contradict concepts of compassion and humility.

People (6)

Name Role Context
Carl Jung Psychologist / Author
Quoted regarding his work 'Answer to Job' and his critique of the New Testament's 'Revelations'.
Walter Kaufman Philosopher
Identified as a Princeton University philosopher; quoted from his work 'Religion in Four Dimensions'.
Mohammed Religious Figure
Quoted from the Koran regarding unbelievers.
Jesus Religious Figure
Quoted from the New Testament (Mark).
Augustine Theologian
Mentioned by Walter Kaufman as arguing against compassion for the damned.
Luther Theologian
Mentioned by Walter Kaufman as using invectives against religious enemies.

Organizations (3)

Name Type Context
Hefner Foundation of Switzerland
Cited as having conducted studies showing entheogenic drugs (psilocybin) facilitate seeing conflicting images simulta...
Princeton University
Academic institution associated with philosopher Walter Kaufman.
House Oversight Committee
Implied by the Bates stamp 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT'.

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The Crusaders' murderous marches to reclaim Jerusalem.
Jerusalem
Crusaders

Locations (2)

Location Context
Location associated with the Hefner Foundation.
Mentioned in the context of the Crusaders' marches.

Key Quotes (3)

"It is the splitting of us from them that leads to the breakdown in empathy and compassionate identification with others."
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"A precondition of compassion might be that a person’s brain be able to see and comprehend both or several sides of apparently conflicting points of view at the same time."
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"Carl Jung wrote... '...a terrifying picture that blatantly contradicts all ideas of Christian humility... A veritable orgy of hatred, wrath, vindictiveness...'"
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