"We are likely to be disconcerted by . . . hiatuses of thought" (Edmund Wilson).
does anyone understand the meaning of hiatus in this quote?
thanks!
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"We are likely to be disconcerted by . . . hiatuses of thought" (Edmund Wilson).
does anyone understand the meaning of hiatus in this quote?
thanks!
The difference between the theoretical and the practical. I am not disconcerted by it at all. It's perfectly practical that we must propose and then dispose.
A hiatus of thought implies a lack of thought.
a lack of thought? is it possible one does not think? I am assuming part of being a human is to think . we never cease to think unless one is sedated or not alive right?Quote:
Originally Posted by hypatia_
i think you can come very close to it. but i think Edmund Wilson is referring to hiatuses of critical thinking, though it would help to know the context.
I would consider deep meditation to be a hiatus of thought.Quote:
Originally Posted by cacian
that is interesting. Meditation is of what kind? spiritualism is meditation right?Quote:
Originally Posted by Mathor
it is calming of the mind. closer to spirituality than spiritualism.