What seems to get lost in the Atheist-Theist debates is just how different the respective worldviews are. Theists and atheists seemingly fail to notice the absence of other religions like Buddhism in this debate. Here I contrast what I know about two differing worldviews that affect debates and conversations about religion and philosophy. In the … Read more
A question sometimes asked about art and artists is ‘Does art always have to have a purpose?’ Modern art begs this question because the art found in art galleries and museums is confusing and absurd. There’s also the history of ‘art for art’s sake; most advocated by Abbott McNeal Whistler, who makes art for its … Read more
One paradox I keep coming across in my life is the Sorties paradox, also known as The fallacy of the Heap.It was a gateway for me to an understanding of Buddhism. It’s a paradox that’s found in literature and art and one that shows up in philosophy of knowledge. Loki In Norse myths, the trickster … Read more
The Buddhist idea of Non-Self or Anatman seems far too foreign to bother much with, a fancy term for an idea we are too busy to have. Whilst Non-Self can be a profound experience discovered through meditation, what’s important is all of us can experience a little of what it’s like in our daily lives. … Read more
One thread I have picked up in my quest for answers is how we are prone to illusion and falsehood with the mind. The number of biases and logical fallacies is long; some more common are confirmation bias, survivor bias, special pleading, and arguments from emotion. It’s a wonder we get anything done with such … Read more
One attitude we often encounter in life is the notion we have to find ourselves or improve ourselves. ‘Know Thyself’. It’s said on the Oracle in Delphi in ancient Greece. The problem is finding the fixed self or essence to grasp or improve upon. As I learned this makes self-help and self-improvement a trap for … Read more