E37 The Parmenides with Greg Shaw and Edward Butler
The Magician and the Fool Podcast
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Philosophical Dialogues: Harmony and Interpretation
This chapter examines the commentarial traditions in Hindu and Chinese philosophies, emphasizing their innovative and interpretative nature. It contrasts these traditions with Western views of philosophy and religion, advocating for their mutual enrichment. The discussion also highlights the profound emotional engagements that philosophers experience with texts, positing that true philosophical inquiry requires deep existential commitments and a transformative understanding of the past.
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