(Continues at Up@dawn)Naturalism comes in many varieties, but the entry-level union card—David Hume is our hero—expresses solidarity with this motto: “Just say no to the supernatural."Buddhism naturalized, if there is or can be such a thing, delivers what Buddhism possibly uniquely among the world's live spiritual traditions, promises to offer: no false promises, no positive illusions, no delusions.
NOTE: My digital sticky note on our site is stuck or something, so a reminder: post those report summaries & reading lists.
And, if you're stumped for an extra credit discussion question today here are some options:
EXTRA CREDIT. Write a paragraph or two on one of the following...
- Which do you prefer, Russell’s “zest” and “conquest,” or Freud’s “discontent” and pessimism? Or neither? Do you prefer another historical philosopher of happiness? Who? Why?
- A recent review tried to explain the popularity of “Breaking Bad” as a reflection of the unhappiness that results from the American “pursuit of happine$$.” Agree or disagree?
OR supply and respond to your own discussion question.
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Thur 3 Group #1 midterm report. Read "Bodhisattva's Brain"
Tue 8 Group #2... Thur 10 Group #3... FALL BREAK
Thur 17 Bod's Brain...
i am looking forward to our next reading. even though it is a form of religion it feels more natural and "earthy." i don't know much about the buddhist religion and am looking forward to reading about it.
ReplyDeletein the first part of page 3 where the author talks about buddhism naturalized and asks you to think about the religion without a list of things. to me, if you take away all of those things, (especially the heaven/hell aspect) then it would seem that you have atheism left.
i can't wait to talk about this some more. (or you guys talk and i take notes)