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Exploring Intellectual Orientations and Psychological Influences
The speaker reflects on how preferred intellectual orientations are deeply intertwined with psychological reasons, highlighted by their attraction to German metaphysics due to its dark and existential nature. They emphasize that scientific disciplines and philosophical schools are often chosen based on psychological inclinations, even in the face of methodological precision. The speaker acknowledges their evolving understanding of their own intellectual journey, from early interests in science fiction to a more nuanced appreciation for psychological underpinnings in shaping personal philosophies.