"I believe that further consideration should convince us, for reasons somewhat analogous to those of Hegel and Lotze, that all substance must possess certain characteristics which are essential to the nature of spirit, and incompatible with the nature of matter." (p. 40, footnote)
The nature of matter, according to McTaggart: extended, mobile, impenetrable, independent of observation;
the nature of spirit, according to McTaggart: alternating between consciousness and unconsciousness;
my view of matter: as described by McTaggart when presented to our senses but also possessing other, e.g., quantum mechanical, properties and also alternating between consciousness and unconsciousness.
Quantum mechanics might contribute to the mind-body problem.
I was taught Hegelianism by a Hegelian and thought that dialectical idealism might help to refute Marxism. However, I now accept dialectical materialism.
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