How we interpret truth is influenced by movies and popular culture as well as books. It can be hard to distinguish between our perceived reality and our imagination. Books such as those mentioned in this thread often cause us to question our understanding of reality. Author C.S. Lewis describes 3 levels of human thought in his novel The Screwtape Letters.
Will: At this level, everything is perceived real, and factual. The thoughts influence your daily life and govern all of your actions. Also, thoughts are usually subconscious, influencing you without you really knowing it. Yet, you decide what details to absorb, what is essential and also worth discarding.
Intellect: Thoughts on this level tend to be conscious thoughts, concious decisions. These thoughts can be anything at all, and don't necessarily influence you in any great way. Consider them floating ideas.
Fantasy: The final and most distant level of thought. Thoughts here are random, often nonsensical. Many times these thoughts encompass the results of your actions, since no one consciously realizes what their actions may mean.
How do you decide was is reasonable, logical or not? Do books cause you to change your view of yourself?
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