Watch on Vimeo One way to naturalize Buddhism is to discern the moral lessons it might offer after shedding its metaphysics. Another way is to scrutinize the physiological effects of its practices. As Owen Flanagan explained on PEL’s first “naturalized Buddhism” episode, not all Buddhist sects practice meditation. But of course, many do, particularly within the Japanese Zen tradition so popular Continue Reading …
Episode 50: Pirsig’s “Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance” (Citizens Only)
On Robert M. Pirsig’s philosophical, autobiographical novel from 1974. What’s the relationship between science and values? Pirsig thinks that modern rationality, by insisting on the fundamental distinction between objects (matter) and subjects (people), labels value judgments as irrational. Society therefore largely ignores aesthetic considerations in the buildings and machines that litter our landscape. With guest David Buchanan. Learn more.
End song: “Freeway,” by Mark Lint and Stevie P. (2011)
PREVIEW-Episode 50: Pirsig’s “Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance”
On Robert M. Pirsig’s philosophical, autobiographical novel from 1974. What’s the relationship between science and values? Pirsig thinks that modern rationality, by insisting on the fundamental distinction between objects (matter) and subjects (people), labels value judgments as irrational. Society therefore largely ignores aesthetic considerations in the buildings and machines that litter our landscape. With guest David Buchanan.
Topic for #50: Robert Pirsig’s “Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance”
[Note: This article has been updated post-discussion; I didn’t want to create a new post when we’ve had all this great discussion on this one that I want people to continue. The episode itself should be up w/in the next day or two.] Mark, Seth, Dylan, and guest David Buchanan have recorded a conversation on Robert M. Pirsig’sZen and the Continue Reading …