The Limits of Thought

Limits of Thought is an important book by two very respected and important thinkers. Anyone interested to see how Krishnamurti and Bohm probe some of the most esential questions of our very existence will be drawn to this great work.

The authors of this volume explore the nature of humanity and a person's relationship to society, and insights on human thought, death, awakening insight, cosmic order, and the problem of the fragmented mind.

'A good introduction to the essential thinking of both men.' - Network'A series of seven discussions between Bohm and Krishnamurti... is not likely to be an easy read, but persevere and you will find your mind spring-cleaned and, maybe, some of your sloppier habits of thought corrected.' - World Faiths Encounter

Autorentext

David Bohm (Author) , J. Krishnamurti (Author) , Ray McCoy (Edited by)

Klappentext

The Limits of Thought is a series of penetrating dialogues between the great spiritual leader, J. Krishnamurti and the renowned physicist, David Bohm. The starting point of their engaging exchange is the question: If truth is something different than reality, then what place has action in daily life in relation to truth and reality? We see Bohm and Krishnamurti explore the nature of consciousness and the condition of humanity. These enlightening dialogues address issues of truth, desire awareness, tradition, and love. Limits of Thought is an important book by two very respected and important thinkers. Anyone interested to see how Krishnamurti and Bohm probe some of the most essential questions of our very existence will be drawn to this great work.

Inhalt

Preface: an introduction to Krishnamurti's work, PART I Against the pressures of tradition 1 Living in truth 2 Desire and goodness 3 Beyond attention and awareness 4 Thought and perception 5 Tradition and truth PART II Seeing the illusions of security 6 The liberation of insight 7 The intelligence of love