"While the racket of the philosophizing mystics rested on the claim that man is unable to know the external world, the racket of the psychologizing mystics rests on the claim that man is unable to know his own motivation. The ultimate goal is the same: the undercutting of man's mind." -ayn rand-



What do you make of this? Do you think that man is capable of understanding his own motivation?

posted by The Wizard



I would say that if you don't think so, then you aren't really a man. Or a woman. I mean, honestly. We know our motivations. Deep down. Or even very consciously, we know why we do things. And the only reason we appear confused is so that we can remain slippery when grasped for reason by other people.

posted by Tin Man



Whoa. Hum. I thought that was just you? Are you sure everyone does this?

posted by The Wizard



I think some people have gotten so used to not examining their motivations-- so in essence, they are reacting from instinct-- that they are actually confused. But that is just being dishonest with yourself. I don't care if you lie to me. But don't lie to yourself. Admit why you do things. So you don't have to be in an epic drama all the time.

posted by Tin Man



That's perhaps a little harsh don't you think?

posted by The Wizard



Perhaps. But it's true.