Spirituality and the Brain

[Purple Rabbit]

Where in my post do I say that self-trancendance is a bad thing because it is all in your head?

Self-trancendence defined as, "reflects a decreased sense of self and an ability to identify one's self as an integral part of the universe as a whole" seems like a bad idea to me. Before we can understand how we fit into the grand scheme, it is important to be able to know who we really are. Seeking to disconnect from ourselves is a bad idea. It is better to see interactions for what they really are.

I see no harm in that. Isn't naturalism in essence the view that we are an integral part of just one substance of reality? Right now I'm reading "Being No One" by Thomas Metzinger. He presents a fascinating model of consciousness completely rooted in modern science. His view amounts to the stance that identity and free will is a construct of the brain, hence the title. Also, as I've claimed before, there is such a thing as naturalistic spirituality, a feeling of awe and unity with nature that these deep scientific insights can evoke. I see no harm in that, moreover such experiences and insights might enhance our ability to base our actions on more reasonable naturalistic grounds. I have been listening to this podcast at Reasonable Doubts I recommend to you. I think its implications are awesome.

http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/reasonabl..._clark.mp3

Mathematics is something you will need to hash out with Adrian.

I'm right onto it, but I don't know if Adrian is willing to really critically examine the points I've presented.