Question #N168
The author of the passage argues that people often misunderstand the nature of consciousness, believing that it is a state of being constantly aware. However, the author claims that consciousness is more accurately described as a process of alternating between states of awareness and unawareness. According to the author, "the mind is not a constant light, but a flickering flame." Which of the following statements best reflects the author’s perspective on consciousness?
The author's analogy of the mind as a "flickering flame" implies that consciousness is:Correct Answer is: B
The analogy of a "flickering flame" suggests that consciousness is not a steady state, but rather a dynamic process with periods of both awareness and unawareness. The passage emphasizes that the mind is not constantly lit, but rather alternates between periods of illumination and darkness.