Ric Vatner | March 10, 2010
I found Philoagora on the Internet by accident about twelve months ago. I was searching for some information and was directed to their web site by Google. At first I was sure it must be in England or America as I had never heard of any philosophy groups in Sydney. When I saw they met in a cafe in Glebe Point Rd my first thought was, “Boy they have a Glebe Point Rd over there too”. I know, I can be a bit obtuse at times.
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Ric Vatner | October 10, 2009
The thing that makes me smile is that western philosophers regularly refer to Eastern Philosophy as Mysticism or Religion rather than as philosophy but it is the great mono theistic religions that promise a better life in the next world whereas in China Confucianism and Taoism seem to be happy to teach a philosophy that helps you to live in peace and contentment in this life.
So which one is Mysticism or religious-philosophy and does it really matter?
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Tags: Eastern Philosophy, Islamic Philosophy, Mystisism, Religion, Western Philosophy
