Derrida Meets Nagarjuna, with Peter Salmon
New Books in Buddhist Studies
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Exploring Emptiness and the Middle Way
Delving into Buddhist philosophy, this chapter discusses concepts of emptiness and condition to origination while linking back to Derrida's ideas. It emphasizes the nuanced understanding of emptiness beyond mere nothingness and the ethical balance of the middle way to avoid extremes like nihilism and eternalism. The conversation also touches on critically examining sacred concepts, connecting with the humanity of philosophical figures, and exploring the intricate balance between conventional and non-conventional aspects of thought.
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