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Nonduality - Non/duality - Many-One Duality.

Authors :
Griebel, Oliver
Source :
Integral Review: A Transdisciplinary & Transcultural Journal for New Thought, Research, & Praxis; Jan2019, Vol. 15 Issue 1, p94-101, 8p
Publication Year :
2019

Abstract

This paper explores the fundamental logical and metaphysical difference between first an either-or dualism, which posits a fundamental alternative, divide or antagonism, second what I call an either-or-and-neither nonduality, which posits a fundamental alternative and at the same time negates it, and third a both-and duality, which interprets a fundamental distinction as an ultimate complementarity. More specifically, the holistic "one/many" complementarity, between Being as a whole and the many beings parts of it, is different from the "emptiness/form" nonduality in the Heart- Sutra/Nagarjuna tradition. Even in spiritual post-postmodern, postmetaphysical, integral approaches there still is a major worldview choice to be made about what the spirit or consciousness of Ultimate Reality is: Is it self-conscious, intentional and caring, about its coherence and beauty, worth and life within. Or is it non-reflexive, transrational, "empty?" [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Subjects

Subjects :
CONSCIOUSNESS
LIFE

Details

Language :
English
ISSN :
15533069
Volume :
15
Issue :
1
Database :
Supplemental Index
Journal :
Integral Review: A Transdisciplinary & Transcultural Journal for New Thought, Research, & Praxis
Publication Type :
Academic Journal
Accession number :
135309621