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Does anyone can recommend any good book on The Self?
What other philosophy of mind books might be recommended if I like John Searle?Does anyone assert the real existence of p-zombies?Would rebuilding a human body rebuild the person it was?Does self-awareness have a time span?What are some good books about the philosophy of mind?How is it difficult to 'fill out this thought without relying in other ways on other mental states of the subject'?When 'I' is used as a subject, why do we disuse 'I' and so create an illusion?How can you imagine yourself in another state, without mentally transporting yourself to that imagined state?How to keep track of my thoughtsDoes anyone really know that they're conscious?
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I don't have any formal education on philosophy but I read some books including Think by Simon Blackburn that got me interested in this subject.
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It would help if you explain in the post what "the Self" or "this subject" are exactly, and what specifically piqued your interest. Do you want more reading on classics from Descartes to Kant, modern discussions in philosophy of mind, something else?
– Conifold
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“The self illusion” by Bruce Hood
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It would help if you explain in the post what "the Self" or "this subject" are exactly, and what specifically piqued your interest. Do you want more reading on classics from Descartes to Kant, modern discussions in philosophy of mind, something else?
– Conifold
2 hours ago
“The self illusion” by Bruce Hood
– JacobIRR
53 mins ago
add a comment |
It would help if you explain in the post what "the Self" or "this subject" are exactly, and what specifically piqued your interest. Do you want more reading on classics from Descartes to Kant, modern discussions in philosophy of mind, something else?
– Conifold
2 hours ago
“The self illusion” by Bruce Hood
– JacobIRR
53 mins ago
It would help if you explain in the post what "the Self" or "this subject" are exactly, and what specifically piqued your interest. Do you want more reading on classics from Descartes to Kant, modern discussions in philosophy of mind, something else?
– Conifold
2 hours ago
It would help if you explain in the post what "the Self" or "this subject" are exactly, and what specifically piqued your interest. Do you want more reading on classics from Descartes to Kant, modern discussions in philosophy of mind, something else?
– Conifold
2 hours ago
“The self illusion” by Bruce Hood
– JacobIRR
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“The self illusion” by Bruce Hood
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Blackburn's book is very readable but as a stereotypical 'Western' thinker he has little to say other than to describe the state of academic philosophy.
The entire literature of the Perennial philosophy or 'Wisdom' literature is about the self, and there are so many good books you won't be able to miss them.
One book that comes to mind is Sri Ramana Maharshi Be As You Are. Another would be Krishna Prem's commentary on the Baghavad Gita. But any book on Buddhism, Taoism, Sufism etc. will be all about the self. A popular introductory book is What the Buddha Taught'
Or, you could check out youtube for good talks on the topic by Osho, Rupert Spira, Mooji, Sadhguru or other well-known teachers.
But any book by a non-duality teacher you pick up will discuss the self, from the Upanishads to Plotinus to David Bentley Hart.
Anything by Paul Ferrini may be helpful if you're coming from a Christian background.
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It seems that "self" is exactly what the Westerner wants to hold on to. I have not read the material you cite but I think SonofThought has listed one of the same writers in PDF so I will look at that.
– Gordon
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Recent books from a Western philosophy perspective on the topic include JJ Valberg's Dream, Death, and the Self and Caspar Hare's On Myself, and Other, Less Important Subjects.
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You will get a summary from this:
https://www.sriramanamaharshi.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/who_am_I.pdf
And this book deals its details:
https://www.amazon.in/Nan-Yar-Who-am-I-ebook/dp/B01LY32M1J?tag=googinhydr18418-21&tag=kindlecontentin24-21&ascsubtag=_k_EAIaIQobChMIleGL0Zat4wIVizgrCh03KgIgEAYYBCABEgKRmfD_BwE_k_
Answer to a possible doubt:
Bookish knowledge is not enough to realize the Self. What a tragedy it would be if I depend on books to realize mySELF ultimately!
https://asitis.com/6/5.html
mana eva manusyanam karanam bandha-moksayoh
Meaning: "For man, mind is the cause of bondage and mind is the cause of liberation.
Self becomes an attachment only if we consider it as a second thing; otherwise it isn't. One's own self can never be a second thing...[Strictly speaking, the usage--'one's own self' is wrong.]. In anybody's case, Self can never be a second thing.
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Blackburn's book is very readable but as a stereotypical 'Western' thinker he has little to say other than to describe the state of academic philosophy.
The entire literature of the Perennial philosophy or 'Wisdom' literature is about the self, and there are so many good books you won't be able to miss them.
One book that comes to mind is Sri Ramana Maharshi Be As You Are. Another would be Krishna Prem's commentary on the Baghavad Gita. But any book on Buddhism, Taoism, Sufism etc. will be all about the self. A popular introductory book is What the Buddha Taught'
Or, you could check out youtube for good talks on the topic by Osho, Rupert Spira, Mooji, Sadhguru or other well-known teachers.
But any book by a non-duality teacher you pick up will discuss the self, from the Upanishads to Plotinus to David Bentley Hart.
Anything by Paul Ferrini may be helpful if you're coming from a Christian background.
answered 10 hours ago
PeterJPeterJ
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It seems that "self" is exactly what the Westerner wants to hold on to. I have not read the material you cite but I think SonofThought has listed one of the same writers in PDF so I will look at that.
– Gordon
6 hours ago
add a comment |
Blackburn's book is very readable but as a stereotypical 'Western' thinker he has little to say other than to describe the state of academic philosophy.
The entire literature of the Perennial philosophy or 'Wisdom' literature is about the self, and there are so many good books you won't be able to miss them.
One book that comes to mind is Sri Ramana Maharshi Be As You Are. Another would be Krishna Prem's commentary on the Baghavad Gita. But any book on Buddhism, Taoism, Sufism etc. will be all about the self. A popular introductory book is What the Buddha Taught'
Or, you could check out youtube for good talks on the topic by Osho, Rupert Spira, Mooji, Sadhguru or other well-known teachers.
But any book by a non-duality teacher you pick up will discuss the self, from the Upanishads to Plotinus to David Bentley Hart.
Anything by Paul Ferrini may be helpful if you're coming from a Christian background.
answered 10 hours ago
PeterJPeterJ
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It seems that "self" is exactly what the Westerner wants to hold on to. I have not read the material you cite but I think SonofThought has listed one of the same writers in PDF so I will look at that.
– Gordon
6 hours ago
add a comment |
Blackburn's book is very readable but as a stereotypical 'Western' thinker he has little to say other than to describe the state of academic philosophy.
The entire literature of the Perennial philosophy or 'Wisdom' literature is about the self, and there are so many good books you won't be able to miss them.
One book that comes to mind is Sri Ramana Maharshi Be As You Are. Another would be Krishna Prem's commentary on the Baghavad Gita. But any book on Buddhism, Taoism, Sufism etc. will be all about the self. A popular introductory book is What the Buddha Taught'
Or, you could check out youtube for good talks on the topic by Osho, Rupert Spira, Mooji, Sadhguru or other well-known teachers.
But any book by a non-duality teacher you pick up will discuss the self, from the Upanishads to Plotinus to David Bentley Hart.
Anything by Paul Ferrini may be helpful if you're coming from a Christian background.
answered 10 hours ago
PeterJPeterJ
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Blackburn's book is very readable but as a stereotypical 'Western' thinker he has little to say other than to describe the state of academic philosophy.
The entire literature of the Perennial philosophy or 'Wisdom' literature is about the self, and there are so many good books you won't be able to miss them.
One book that comes to mind is Sri Ramana Maharshi Be As You Are. Another would be Krishna Prem's commentary on the Baghavad Gita. But any book on Buddhism, Taoism, Sufism etc. will be all about the self. A popular introductory book is What the Buddha Taught'
Or, you could check out youtube for good talks on the topic by Osho, Rupert Spira, Mooji, Sadhguru or other well-known teachers.
But any book by a non-duality teacher you pick up will discuss the self, from the Upanishads to Plotinus to David Bentley Hart.
Anything by Paul Ferrini may be helpful if you're coming from a Christian background.
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It seems that "self" is exactly what the Westerner wants to hold on to. I have not read the material you cite but I think SonofThought has listed one of the same writers in PDF so I will look at that.
– Gordon
6 hours ago
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It seems that "self" is exactly what the Westerner wants to hold on to. I have not read the material you cite but I think SonofThought has listed one of the same writers in PDF so I will look at that.
– Gordon
6 hours ago
It seems that "self" is exactly what the Westerner wants to hold on to. I have not read the material you cite but I think SonofThought has listed one of the same writers in PDF so I will look at that.
– Gordon
6 hours ago
It seems that "self" is exactly what the Westerner wants to hold on to. I have not read the material you cite but I think SonofThought has listed one of the same writers in PDF so I will look at that.
– Gordon
6 hours ago
add a comment |
Recent books from a Western philosophy perspective on the topic include JJ Valberg's Dream, Death, and the Self and Caspar Hare's On Myself, and Other, Less Important Subjects.
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Recent books from a Western philosophy perspective on the topic include JJ Valberg's Dream, Death, and the Self and Caspar Hare's On Myself, and Other, Less Important Subjects.
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Recent books from a Western philosophy perspective on the topic include JJ Valberg's Dream, Death, and the Self and Caspar Hare's On Myself, and Other, Less Important Subjects.
answered 4 hours ago
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Recent books from a Western philosophy perspective on the topic include JJ Valberg's Dream, Death, and the Self and Caspar Hare's On Myself, and Other, Less Important Subjects.
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You will get a summary from this:
https://www.sriramanamaharshi.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/who_am_I.pdf
And this book deals its details:
https://www.amazon.in/Nan-Yar-Who-am-I-ebook/dp/B01LY32M1J?tag=googinhydr18418-21&tag=kindlecontentin24-21&ascsubtag=_k_EAIaIQobChMIleGL0Zat4wIVizgrCh03KgIgEAYYBCABEgKRmfD_BwE_k_
Answer to a possible doubt:
Bookish knowledge is not enough to realize the Self. What a tragedy it would be if I depend on books to realize mySELF ultimately!
https://asitis.com/6/5.html
mana eva manusyanam karanam bandha-moksayoh
Meaning: "For man, mind is the cause of bondage and mind is the cause of liberation.
Self becomes an attachment only if we consider it as a second thing; otherwise it isn't. One's own self can never be a second thing...[Strictly speaking, the usage--'one's own self' is wrong.]. In anybody's case, Self can never be a second thing.
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You will get a summary from this:
https://www.sriramanamaharshi.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/who_am_I.pdf
And this book deals its details:
https://www.amazon.in/Nan-Yar-Who-am-I-ebook/dp/B01LY32M1J?tag=googinhydr18418-21&tag=kindlecontentin24-21&ascsubtag=_k_EAIaIQobChMIleGL0Zat4wIVizgrCh03KgIgEAYYBCABEgKRmfD_BwE_k_
Answer to a possible doubt:
Bookish knowledge is not enough to realize the Self. What a tragedy it would be if I depend on books to realize mySELF ultimately!
https://asitis.com/6/5.html
mana eva manusyanam karanam bandha-moksayoh
Meaning: "For man, mind is the cause of bondage and mind is the cause of liberation.
Self becomes an attachment only if we consider it as a second thing; otherwise it isn't. One's own self can never be a second thing...[Strictly speaking, the usage--'one's own self' is wrong.]. In anybody's case, Self can never be a second thing.
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You will get a summary from this:
https://www.sriramanamaharshi.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/who_am_I.pdf
And this book deals its details:
https://www.amazon.in/Nan-Yar-Who-am-I-ebook/dp/B01LY32M1J?tag=googinhydr18418-21&tag=kindlecontentin24-21&ascsubtag=_k_EAIaIQobChMIleGL0Zat4wIVizgrCh03KgIgEAYYBCABEgKRmfD_BwE_k_
Answer to a possible doubt:
Bookish knowledge is not enough to realize the Self. What a tragedy it would be if I depend on books to realize mySELF ultimately!
https://asitis.com/6/5.html
mana eva manusyanam karanam bandha-moksayoh
Meaning: "For man, mind is the cause of bondage and mind is the cause of liberation.
Self becomes an attachment only if we consider it as a second thing; otherwise it isn't. One's own self can never be a second thing...[Strictly speaking, the usage--'one's own self' is wrong.]. In anybody's case, Self can never be a second thing.
answered 6 hours ago
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You will get a summary from this:
https://www.sriramanamaharshi.org/wp-content/uploads/2012/12/who_am_I.pdf
And this book deals its details:
https://www.amazon.in/Nan-Yar-Who-am-I-ebook/dp/B01LY32M1J?tag=googinhydr18418-21&tag=kindlecontentin24-21&ascsubtag=_k_EAIaIQobChMIleGL0Zat4wIVizgrCh03KgIgEAYYBCABEgKRmfD_BwE_k_
Answer to a possible doubt:
Bookish knowledge is not enough to realize the Self. What a tragedy it would be if I depend on books to realize mySELF ultimately!
https://asitis.com/6/5.html
mana eva manusyanam karanam bandha-moksayoh
Meaning: "For man, mind is the cause of bondage and mind is the cause of liberation.
Self becomes an attachment only if we consider it as a second thing; otherwise it isn't. One's own self can never be a second thing...[Strictly speaking, the usage--'one's own self' is wrong.]. In anybody's case, Self can never be a second thing.
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It would help if you explain in the post what "the Self" or "this subject" are exactly, and what specifically piqued your interest. Do you want more reading on classics from Descartes to Kant, modern discussions in philosophy of mind, something else?
– Conifold
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“The self illusion” by Bruce Hood
– JacobIRR
53 mins ago