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.
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| Carl Jung | Psychologist / Author |
Quoted regarding his work 'Answer to Job' and his critique of the New Testament's 'Revelations'.
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| Walter Kaufman | Philosopher |
Identified as a Princeton University philosopher; quoted from his work 'Religion in Four Dimensions'.
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| Mohammed | Religious Figure |
Quoted from the Koran regarding unbelievers.
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| Jesus | Religious Figure |
Quoted from the New Testament (Mark).
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| Augustine | Theologian |
Mentioned by Walter Kaufman as arguing against compassion for the damned.
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| Luther | Theologian |
Mentioned by Walter Kaufman as using invectives against religious enemies.
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| Hefner Foundation of Switzerland |
Cited as having conducted studies showing entheogenic drugs (psilocybin) facilitate seeing conflicting images simulta...
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| Princeton University |
Academic institution associated with philosopher Walter Kaufman.
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| House Oversight Committee |
Implied by the Bates stamp 'HOUSE_OVERSIGHT'.
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Location associated with the Hefner Foundation.
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Mentioned in the context of the Crusaders' marches.
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"It is the splitting of us from them that leads to the breakdown in empathy and compassionate identification with others."Source
"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."Source
"Carl Jung wrote... '...a terrifying picture that blatantly contradicts all ideas of Christian humility... A veritable orgy of hatred, wrath, vindictiveness...'"Source
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