I want to disconnect the physical from the mental through philosophy, which I trust more than biology. Please. Help me.
2007-04-30 15:54:51 · 7 answers · asked by Dovey 7 in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Many philosophers, from Socrates and Plato, the Buddah, to Descartes have talked about this in one way or another. The basic idea is to remember that the mind is the only constant, or the only part that doesn't significantly change with age. The body will break down as we age. We should still try to keep our bodies healthy, but if we concentrate on learning, rather than the desires of the flesh, then you will learn to control the bodily desires. You sound a little confused on what this means. Try reading any of the classic philosophers, or take philosphy classes. Also remember that science is philosophy, it is more refined, but all science started as philosophy, and all scientists are philosophers. Also, you will probably be interested in reading about Daoism, and Hindu theories. A good multicultural philosophy class will introduce you to many of these philosophies, and you will begin to notice parallels, with regard to a desire to develop the mind, and to keep the body and it's desires as secondary.
2007-04-30 16:06:53 · answer #1 · answered by Aaron 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Atman/Brahman
Buddhist texts
Confucius
Ren and Li (Benevolence)
Zhong and Shu (Golden rule) and Self-cultivation
Mozi (Impartial Caring)
Menzi (Innate benevolence)
Daodejing (Tao Te Ching)
Laozi (“The Daodejing”)
Zhuangzi
Chan (Zen)
Mao (Maoism)
Here's a list for you to look up and see which one fits YOU best. All of these philosophers (as you can tell are eastern philosophers); talk about freeing your mind, to reach higher levels of consciousness and enlightenment, to be in harmony in your environment and your reality.
Good luck, Have FUN, and warm wishes!!! ^_~
2007-04-30 23:38:36 · answer #2 · answered by ..*Real-ality*.. 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The mind and body are connected. Failing to accept reality will only result in suffering.
Thinkers are notorious for this.
Your state of existence is created through what you believe and what you think. Any unpleasantness can then be chosen.
2007-04-30 23:32:36 · answer #3 · answered by guru 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Timothy Leary.
2007-04-30 23:20:31 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'd suggest the Buddha. More philosophical and psychological than religious.
2007-04-30 23:03:42 · answer #5 · answered by Dusty P 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think it was David Carradine , I'm holding a pebble and if you can snatch it from my hand you will attain super eternally wonderful all powerful oneness with the universe .
2007-05-01 01:27:58 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
How about Lao Tsu.
2007-04-30 22:59:34 · answer #7 · answered by doc 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋