philosophy – Page 4 – An Autonomous Agent

The Hero with a Thousand Faces – Joseph Campbell

On January 23, 2013

In anthropology, book, consciousness, joseph campbell, myth, philosophy, religion

Joseph Campbell does a great job explaining the origins of myths and religious belief. Even influencing the story of Star Wars, The Hero with a Thousand Faces provides profound insight into human consciousness and culture.

I have included some links to several videos related to Joseph Campbell:

Star Wars and Joseph Campbell

Joseph Campbell – Mythology of the First City States

Joseph Campbell – Circumcision

Aldous Huxley Interview – 1958

By anautonomousagent

On January 5, 2013

In aldous huxley, drugs, education, government, philosophy, video, website, wisdom, youtube

Really thought provoking video of Aldous Huxley in a 1958 interview.

Freedom from the Known – Jiddu Krishnamurti

By anautonomousagent

On January 2, 2013

In book, consciousness, eastern, education, god, india, jiddu krishnamurti, philosophy, wisdom

Freedom from the Known by Jiddu Krishnamurti provides a remarkable insight into what it truly means to be free. Krishnamurti’s work should be read by anyone seeking spiritual wisdom.

The Way of Zen – Alan Watts

By anautonomousagent

On January 1, 2013

In alan watts, ancient, book, buddhism, China, civilization, consciousness, cosmic, eastern, history, japan, peace, philosophy, universe, zen

The Way of Zen, by Alan Watts, introduces the western mind to the ideas of Zen. The book does a great job, almost as good as any Zen master. Highly recommended for anyone interested in Zen and its history.