Proposition 014 – Interpretation through existing civilisation

New sources and civilisation elements are interpreted through the personal civilisation already formed.

• Explanation. As a personal civilisation is formed, new sources and civilisation elements are not processed independently of it. New sources are assessed against already formed conceptions of reliability, expertise and authority. New civilisation elements acquire meaning in relation to elements already present and may confirm, modify, weaken or re­arrange them. Thinking, judgement, volition and conduct may consequently also change.