Choosing Reality, : A Buddhist View of Physics and the Mind
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| Rating | : | 4.15 (591 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 1559391995 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 232 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-04-13 |
| Language | : | English |
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He also examines the ideas of body, mind, and reincarnation from the viewpoint of Tibetan Buddhism.. Choosing Reality shows how Buddhist contemplative methods of investigating reality are relevant for modern physics and psychology. Finding both of these philosophies of science inadequate, the author explores the Buddhist middle way view and the relevance for modern physics of Buddhist contemplative methods of investigating reality. How shall we understand the relationship between the way we experience reality and the way science describes it? In examining this question, Alan Wallace discusses two opposing views: the realist view, which argues that scientific theories represent objective reality, and the instrumentalist view, which states that concepts cannot describe what exists independently of them
Fantastic! NP As both a physicist and a buddhist, this was the book I've spent years looking for. I must admit that I was turned off by the scary guy on the cover, and my previous readings of assorted new-age fluff. Make no mistake however, this book is rock solid. Dashing to bits our untenable "assumptions" of exactly what reality is (for the concept of reality itself is an idea), we develop a clearer picture of exactly what it means to be human. With a pertinent selection of quotes and ideas from the western world, Einstein, Poincare, Heisenberg, etc., we can clearly see how we have shaped our world from our wor. Timothy Lavenz said If at all interested, a must-read. Firstly, I must say that it is very difficult to summarize this book in any way. The complexity (and importance) of the material is such that there is no substitute for a direct, mindful read. However, if you are looking for a very worthwhile attempt at summarization, I suggest you read the review by ABC "bb" (I was persuaded to purchase by this review).Many reviewers have commented that "Choosing Reality" is an "easy read". While I do agree to an extent, it seems necessary to note that these comments are true only in relation to other books of the same nature. Considering the complexity of the subje. "Five-star Credentials and Five-star Writing" according to BradFive-star Credentials and Five-star Writing Brad4d --This fascinating, well-written work deserves another five-star vote. The author explains several interesting problems when using a strictly scientific or philosophical viewpoint for understanding Reality and then shows how the principle of Conditioned Origination, developed in Buddhism, can offer a lucid alternative. Buddhism, a source of the most profound spiritual insight and personal value, can also be a means for understanding our world and a source of deep intellectual joy.--Several authors (notably Varela and Kalupahana)have discussed the intersection of Buddhism and science but the author's . d. --This fascinating, well-written work deserves another five-star vote. The author explains several interesting problems when using a strictly scientific or philosophical viewpoint for understanding Reality and then shows how the principle of Conditioned Origination, developed in Buddhism, can offer a lucid alternative. Buddhism, a source of the most profound spiritual insight and personal value, can also be a means for understanding our world and a source of deep intellectual joy.--Several authors (notably Varela and Kalupahana)have discussed the intersection of Buddhism and science but the author's
It is a triumphant commentary on the relationship between physics and mind, science, and religion."—John Tigue, Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies, Daemen College "B. The former sees our scientific models of the world as independently real, the latter as only summaries of experience."—Science & Theology News. "A reflective philosophical analysis based on sound knowledge of physics and Buddhist thought."—Choice magazine "Choosing Reality shares the podium with