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The higher stage is pure philosophy, for it re-educates his outlook and hence his consciousness. It demands close, concentrated study, however, and therefore few care for it. It is based on reasoning, not on mystic intuitions, and will be the logical development of modern science if it keeps on probing as men like Eddington, Planck, and others like them have done. Unfortunately the West has not carried reasoning to the bitter end, as the ancient Rishees did, for it has omitted consideration of the dream and deep sleep states from its data, as well as other important matters. Reason is not to be confused with logic, either; the latter is limited and cannot yield truth.

-- Notebooks Category 1: Overview of the Quest > Chapter 5 : Self-Development > # 335