I thought you might want to know more about Neuchar de Merlner. Exerpts from de Merlner's books and diaries are referenced in the H:I series, such as "As If By God's Hand" (included to the right). I'll post another quote of his soon. This is from the Galactipedia often used by Meriel.
"Neuchar de Merlner (ref. Galactipedia) taught philosophy at the University of Europa, Martinsburg, during the twenty-second century. His early treatises on epistemology and hermeneutics focused on observation and validation. Though well regarded, his brethren considered him too grounded in science for their lofty speculations. De Merlner is much better known for his less rigorous works such as the aphorisms of the Diary. Considered a post-modern ecstatic philosopher, de Merlner incorporated the Greek ‘anima’ and the spiritual into his writings to comment upon the existential human experience. As such, he was deeply loved or hated depending upon the religious convictions of the reader."
Published on March 09, 2016 19:18