In order that a "self" may exist there must be some continuity of mental experiences and, particularly, continuity bridging gaps of unconsciousness. …

- John Eccles

I believe that there is a fundamental mystery in my existence, transcending any biological account of the development of my body (including my brain)…

- John Eccles

I maintain that the human mystery is incredibly demeaned by scientific reductionism, with its claim in promissory materialism to account eventually f…

- John Eccles

I can state with complete assurance that for each of us our brains form the material basis of our experiences and memories, our imaginations, our dre…

- John Eccles

Science and religion are very much alike. Both are imaginative and creative aspects of the human mind. The appearance of a conflict is a result of ig…

- John Eccles

The last thing that man will understand in nature is the performance of his brain.

- John Eccles

A better understanding of the brain is certain to lead man to a richer comprehension both of himself, of his fellow man, and of society, and in fact …

- John Eccles