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  1. atanu

    A possible synthesis of apparently conflicting thoughts of Marx and Shankara

    A possible synthesis of apparently conflicting thoughts of Marx and Shankara I have often wondered why when Marx and Shankara both were moved by same emotion of compassion their philosophies clash? Friends have expressed disbelief or sarcasm at my audacious belief that Marx and advaita vedanta...
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    Resourceful Noah

    From FB After the waters receded, Noah commanded all the animals to "Go forth and multiply." The ark quickly emptied, except for two small snakes, who stayed behind. When Noah asked them why, they replied, "We can't multiply. We're adders.' Noah, being the resourceful man he was...
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    An Introduction to Schopenhauer’s Metaphysics

    An Introduction to Arthur Schopenhauer’s Metaphysics Arthur Schopenhauer, German philosopher, lived from 22 February 1788 – 21 September 1860. It is said that Einstein while seated on a bus saw a clock tower and began mental exercises pertaining to speed-time. The result was the Theory of...
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    Is synthesis of subjective idealism and dialectical materialism feasible?

    Ideologies (including religious ones) clash and annihilate each other. In this, the awareness stands still, engendering the ideologies, sustaining them and eventually absorbing them as memories. Same happens with sensual-physical objects. In general, space-time-objects are sustained by...
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    Whose view represents reality the best?

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    • Thread
    • idealism lenin objective realism schopenhauer
    • Replies: 22
    • Forum: General Debates
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    Outmanoeuvred

    We have been out-manoeuvred by a family member. For 2-3 years now, my younger daughter has been declaring that she had selected one and would be getting a doggo (and/or a cat). Wife and me opposed her tooth and nail, for several reasons. The main reason is that I am afraid of attachment and...
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    Nhat Hahn passes away

    All THINGS must pass. nibbana Is unborn. :praying: “Birth and death are only notions.” Thich Nhat Hahn Thich Nhat Hanh, Zen Master and Political Reformer, Dies at 95
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    Selling body parts

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    Dr. Bernardo Kastrup’s “Small Theory of Everything"

    I am sharing a video of Dr. Bernardo Kastrup, a double doctorate in computer science and analytical philosophy, on the topic of materialism versus idealism. I have posted this video especially for agnostic friends and readers who are temperamentally left-leaning. I hope friends will have the...
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    • Thread
    • bernardo kastrup idealism marxism materialism
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Philosophy
  10. atanu

    Season's greetings

    Merry Christmas and season's greetings to all.
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    A cutie has captured our hearts

    A grievously injured and unconscious squirrel brought home by my daughter is now occupying our hearts. It has been treated by a vet and now should live. Squirrel probably has a paw fractured and although much better now yet cannot climb up a wall or tree comfortably. I am worried whether we...
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    Meaning of darkness to a born blind person?

    What will the word ‘dark’ subjectively mean to a person born blind?
  13. atanu

    Can you misread this title?

    Who is the journalist and who the editor?
  14. atanu

    I remember those days

  15. atanu

    YOU DO NOT SEE OBJECTIVE REALITY OBJECTIVELY

    (This is nothing new.) According to the linked Big Think article, objective reality exists but brain filters information in conformity to natural selection. The article says “Studies suggest that our brains warp sensory data as soon as we collect it.” The problem, as I see it, is that the...
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    Amazing equestrian skill over English

    This Bobby T has amazing equestrian skill over English — saying ivermectin is for horses without actually putting it into words.
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    Who this journalist is?

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    About Beer

    Very interesting. Leaders think alike. “I am a firm believer in the people. If given the truth they can be depended upon to meet any national crisis. The great point is to bring them the real facts . . . and beer. —Abraham Lincoln” Here are a few historical footnotes regarding beer: • The...
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    Rare glimpse of Wu family

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    What is Truth? Is it the Truth that there is no truth?

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