Five Principles of Middle Way Philosophy

Living Experientially in a World of Uncertainty

Häftad, Engelska, 2023

AvRobert M Ellis,Robert M. Ellis

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This second book in the ‘Middle Way Philosophy’ series develops five general principles that are distinctive to the universal Middle Way as a practical response to absolutization. These begin with the consistent acknowledgement of human uncertainty (scepticism), and follow through with openness to alternative possibilities (provisionality), the importance of judging things as a matter of degree (incrementality), the clear rejection of polarised absolute claims (agnosticism) and the cultivation of cognitive and emotional states that will help us resolve conflict (integration). These are discussed not only in theory, but with links to the wide range of established human practices that can help us to follow them. Like all of Robert M. Ellis’s work, this book is highly inter-disciplinary, drawing on philosophical argument, psychological models and values that prioritize practical application.

Produktinformation

Utgivningsdatum2023-02-15
Mått155 x 234 x 26 mm
Vikt3 116 g
FormatHäftad
SpråkEngelska
SerieMiddle Way Philosophy
Antal sidor306
FörlagEquinox Publishing Ltd
ISBN9781800503045

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Robert M Ellis has a Ph.D. in Philosophy and a Cambridge BA in Oriental Studies and Theology. Originally from a Christian background, he spent about 20 years practising Buddhism, including as a member of the Triratna Order. However, he now describes himself as a Middle Way practitioner without exclusive loyalty to any one religious tradition. In 2013 he founded the Middle Way Society (www.middlewaysociety.org) to develop and apply Middle Way Philosophy beyond the limitations of the Buddhist tradition, both in theory and practice. Robert has earned a living for more than 20 years as a teacher and tutor of philosophy and related subjects. He has previously published both academic and introductory books about Middle Way Philosophy, and recently a parallel book on Christianity, 'The Christian Middle Way'.

IntroductionForeword to the Middle Way Philosphy seriesDr. Iain McGilchrist, author of The Master and his Emissary, fellow of All Soul’s College, Oxford and former psychiatristScepticismUncertainty, 'Knowledge' and Sceptical ArgumentScepticism is not NegativeScepticism is not ImpracticalScepticism, Embodiment and MeaningfulnessScepticism is not SelectiveScepticism does not Threaten MeaningScepticism Applies to Values and FactsProvisionalityOptionality and AdaptivenessComplexity and AntifragilitySlownessSynthesisSuppressionProbabilizingWeighing UpIncrementalitySystemic ContinuityTipping PointsPractical DiscontinuityContinuity of PersonsContinuity of TimeContinuity of SpaceContinuity of TrainingAgnosticismWary as SerpentsEven-handednessStrong, not Weak, AgnosticismAwareness of Appropriation and Lumping Awareness of Sceptical Slippage Awareness of Unholy Alliances Agnosticism and Psychological Development IntegrationRecognizing ConflictReframingResponses to IntractabilityIntegration of Desire, Meaning and BeliefIndividual and Group IntegrationTemporary IntegrationAsymmetrical IntegrationPracticeThe Middle Way as a Framework of PracticesThe Threefold PracticeIndividual Integration of Desire PracticesSocio-political Integration of Desire PracticesIndividual Integration of Meaning PracticesSocio-political Integration of Meaning PracticesIndividual Integration of Belief PracticesSocio-political Integration of Belief Practices