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The Wisdom Podcast

Jay Garfield: Buddhist Philosophy In-Depth (#172)

Oct 31, 2023
Jay Garfield discusses Buddhist philosophy, cognitive illusions, and online courses with Wisdom Academy. They explore the concept of self, challenges conventional notions of personhood, and delves into illusions and subjectivity in Buddhist philosophy. The conversation also covers the conventional nature of existence, comparative philosophical traditions in Buddhism, and explores the limits of cognition and subjectivity. Lastly, they reflect on Wilfred Sellers' empiricism and the ethical core of Dharma.
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  • Exploring the concept of selflessness through cognitive illusions and thought experiments.
  • Navigating the impact of subject-object duality on our perception of reality.

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The Illusion of Self and Personhood

The discussion delves into the distinction between self and personhood, highlighting the book 'Losing Ourselves' and the concept of selflessness. Jay explores thought experiments to challenge the innate understanding of self and illustrates how cognitive illusions shape our perception of self and personhood.

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