History of Philosophy: India, Africana, China
HPI 56 - Who’s Pulling Your Strings? - Buddhaghosa
Dec 24, 2017
Buddhaghosa, a major figure in Buddhism, challenges the idea of a controlling self in mental activities. He compares humans to self-driving cars, explores the intricacies of conscious experience, and discusses the active engagement of the mind using vivid analogies. The podcast delves into his philosophy of mind and the importance of empathy in fostering community.
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- Buddhaghosa challenges the concept of self-control, emphasizing the Buddhist doctrine of no self.
- Buddhaghosa replaces the metaphor of a charioteer with that of a mechanical doll to symbolize the absence of a central self directing actions.
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Buda Gosse's Denial of Self-Control
Buda Gosse challenges the concept of self-control, rejecting the idea of a controlling self within individuals. He emphasizes the Buddhist doctrine of no self, asserting that there is no inherent sense of control or agency. This contrasts with traditional views that suggest the person is a sum of individual experiences and feelings. Buda Gosse's perspective focuses on the capacity for agency rather than a centralized controller self.
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