Re:Eastern philosophy says there is no “self.” Science agrees
by pdonis on Saturday June 10, 2023 @02:55PM
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> You appear to be trying for a gotcha moment
Not for "Eastern philosphy" (of which Buddhism is just one branch), just for the claims made in the article.
> anatta (not-self)
I'm not denying that such experiences exist. I'm just pointing out that the "self" which is asserted to not exist (or not be experienced, or however you want to describe it) in such experiences is a very limited concept of "self".
Not for "Eastern philosphy" (of which Buddhism is just one branch), just for the claims made in the article.
> anatta (not-self)
I'm not denying that such experiences exist. I'm just pointing out that the "self" which is asserted to not exist (or not be experienced, or however you want to describe it) in such experiences is a very limited concept of "self".