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IN DEFENSE OF ZEN

NELSON, SHERMAN E.

Contemporary psychology, 1962-02, Vol.7 (2), p.70-71

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IN DEFENSE OF ZEN
Autor: NELSON, SHERMAN E.
Assuntos: Human ; Robotics ; Yoga ; Zen Buddhism
É parte de: Contemporary psychology, 1962-02, Vol.7 (2), p.70-71
Descrição: Comments on Roger Brown's review (see record 2006-06026-002) of Arthur Koestler's book, The Lotus and The Robot (1960). The review itself appears to be defensive, anticipating criticisms of the book's value. Even a cursory reading of any book on Zen makes author's response to the koans pathetic in the gross misunderstanding of their purpose. Contrary to Brown's prediction of the Zen Master's reaction to Koestler's koan answers, the present author suspects the Master would eschew verbal and use harsh non-verbal behaviors. Moreover, the reviewer himself reveals an astonishing misunderstanding of the purpose of the koan when he gives a supposedly 'correct' answer to the koan, "Everybody has a place of birth. What is your place of birth'" There is no single 'correct' answer. Zen's primary attack is on the logic and language habits which create perceptual distortions of direct experience. Yoga fares no better by the author or reviewer. (PsycINFO Database Record (c) 2016 APA, all rights reserved)
Idioma: Inglês

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