American Metaphysics in the 1800swithRonnie Pontiac
August 25, 2023
Here he explains why 19th Century America was a fountain of innovative metaphysical traditions, many of lasting influence.
NOTE: This is an excerpt from a 30-minute DVD.
Does the mind exist as a distinct entity apart from our thoughts about it? U. G. Krishnamurti was a disquieting skeptic and author. As “mind” is a myth, he says, so is the notion of “self.” The human being is like a dog chewing a dry bone. When its gums bleed, the dog may believe the bone is rich with blood. Just so, we believe the mind is real.
Published on November 20, 2010