In this exchange of letters, Wolff writes to Mr. Geshell regarding the problem of abstracting the “subjective” moment from the manifold of consciousness. Wolff gives a lucid analysis and explains why a successful intellectual recognition is not yet a mystical breakthrough—and what else needed for this leap.
Wolff then expresses concern for the present state of the world, mentions that he is finishing a companion work to Pathways through to Space, and concludes with a question for Mr. Gehsell to consider: What is the connection between “Substantiality is inversely proportional to ponderability” and “x2 - y2 = 2”?
Mr. Geshell writes back from Italy (where he is stationed during the war), and grapples with the question above. (9 pages)
Note: Only Wolff’s letter has been transcribed.
