Philosopher: Mindfulness rests on dubious philosophical foundations https://humanities.ku.dk/news/2023/philosopher-mindfulness-rests-on-dubious-philosophical-foundations/ #Philosophy #Society #Culture #Mindfulness #Research #Academia #Academic #Academics #University #Copenhagen @philosophy
"Take, for example, feelings of anger that we might have about the policy decisions of the Danish government. Is it beneficial to view such emotions as if they are passing clouds in the sky with little importance or relation to reality?"
Of course it is useful. It helps us to make our political decisions in a purely rational way. Contemporary Buddhism - for example Buddhadasa and Thich Nhat Hanh - offers many examples of political engagement based on equanimity.
@naciketas Thank you for your comment. From my #reading of the #article it seems that the author finds the notion that all thoughts and emotions are to be considered 'passing clouds' as being problematic.
