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Kay-Mar Trader, v. 2, issue 4, June-July 1947
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ation such as we have. But "Knowledge is Power" refers to more than mere material knowledge; it refers to knowing ourselves, understanding human motives, knowing why people act or react as they do. Don't you see,Mr Spaulding, that if you can analyze all your "passions" or emotions, you can control them. In this way, you'll be an individual, capables of doing anything you desire without fears - that is - anything that reason dictates. I would advice you to read some of the philosopher, Spinoza. You'll be surprised how fascinating it is. Here is effectively shown the reason for mystic cults and the cure for any desire to join them. A fine, short, comprehensive review of Spinoza can be found in Will Durant's "Story of Philosophy" The thin veil that is mysticism is effectively shown as its false aspects by the great 17th Century thinker. "I am that which I am ...(and will) cling (to it) until I find something better". But without looking or without examining yourself, as I previously stated, how can you find anything better? It won't come to you - you must search for it. Freedom, when entirely unrestrained by any - no matter how slight - framework of laws, may indeed be synonymous to anarchy - but only in a world where men are afraid to think. In a world governed by reason and good sense, freedon is all it implies. (By reason, I do not mean a coldly logical unemotional world, for our basic essence is desire - but with the aid of good,sound thinking, we desire only that which is beneficial to us. And I object heartily to the next platitude, which says exactly nothing. "Action and reaction are equal and opposite, sometimes, somewhere, somehow, worlds without end." Of all the foolish, typically cult-statements, this is quite exemplary. An impressive statement expressing nothing. What has it to do with liberty and freedom? I have spoken here at length because I f el Mr Spaulding's reasoning to be in error. He has followed rather the words of those who seek to make man fear rather than the dictates of his own good sense. - - - -BEN INDICK ( Any other comments? --Ed) FOR SALE *** FOR SALE *** OR TRADE *** OR TRADE *** All kinds of Science Fiction Magazines. Drop me a line letting me know what you have or need. ----- JOHN E. KOESTNER ----- 2124 Rene CT Brooklyn 27, New York. FANTASY - BARGAINS Old "Weird Tales of 1932, '33 and '34 at various prices -- starting at one dollar and Twenty-five cents ($1.25) per copy for ones in good condition. Substantial deductions for damaged issues. Coverless copies one-third off. Write for detailed LISTS AND PRICES. I have many copies from 1934 to the present date. I, also have the out of print books "The Eye and the Finger" by Wandrei; and "Lost Worlds" by Smith, for sale at their original prices --$3.00. Write to; RICHARD H. MINTER Box 562 DRAPER , N. CAROLINA.
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ation such as we have. But "Knowledge is Power" refers to more than mere material knowledge; it refers to knowing ourselves, understanding human motives, knowing why people act or react as they do. Don't you see,Mr Spaulding, that if you can analyze all your "passions" or emotions, you can control them. In this way, you'll be an individual, capables of doing anything you desire without fears - that is - anything that reason dictates. I would advice you to read some of the philosopher, Spinoza. You'll be surprised how fascinating it is. Here is effectively shown the reason for mystic cults and the cure for any desire to join them. A fine, short, comprehensive review of Spinoza can be found in Will Durant's "Story of Philosophy" The thin veil that is mysticism is effectively shown as its false aspects by the great 17th Century thinker. "I am that which I am ...(and will) cling (to it) until I find something better". But without looking or without examining yourself, as I previously stated, how can you find anything better? It won't come to you - you must search for it. Freedom, when entirely unrestrained by any - no matter how slight - framework of laws, may indeed be synonymous to anarchy - but only in a world where men are afraid to think. In a world governed by reason and good sense, freedon is all it implies. (By reason, I do not mean a coldly logical unemotional world, for our basic essence is desire - but with the aid of good,sound thinking, we desire only that which is beneficial to us. And I object heartily to the next platitude, which says exactly nothing. "Action and reaction are equal and opposite, sometimes, somewhere, somehow, worlds without end." Of all the foolish, typically cult-statements, this is quite exemplary. An impressive statement expressing nothing. What has it to do with liberty and freedom? I have spoken here at length because I f el Mr Spaulding's reasoning to be in error. He has followed rather the words of those who seek to make man fear rather than the dictates of his own good sense. - - - -BEN INDICK ( Any other comments? --Ed) FOR SALE *** FOR SALE *** OR TRADE *** OR TRADE *** All kinds of Science Fiction Magazines. Drop me a line letting me know what you have or need. ----- JOHN E. KOESTNER ----- 2124 Rene CT Brooklyn 27, New York. FANTASY - BARGAINS Old "Weird Tales of 1932, '33 and '34 at various prices -- starting at one dollar and Twenty-five cents ($1.25) per copy for ones in good condition. Substantial deductions for damaged issues. Coverless copies one-third off. Write for detailed LISTS AND PRICES. I have many copies from 1934 to the present date. I, also have the out of print books "The Eye and the Finger" by Wandrei; and "Lost Worlds" by Smith, for sale at their original prices --$3.00. Write to; RICHARD H. MINTER Box 562 DRAPER , N. CAROLINA.
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