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He argued for an academic approach that is humble and inquisitive, avoiding the hubris of claiming certainty where none exists. For Hitchens, understanding these phenomena might unlock insights into consciousness, perception, or even reality itself. To dismiss them outright, based only on current scientific paradigms, was a short-sighted retreat into dogma.
Concluding Reflections
In his final years, Christopher Hitchens exemplified existential courage, embracing the reality of death with clarity, reason, and a refusal to capitulate to irrational hopes. His critiques of religious comforting rituals and dogmatic science underscore his conviction that humility and inquiry are vital to genuine understanding.