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They wish to include non-European traditions of philosophy into academic philosophy. "Jay L. Garfield is - - the author of “Engaging Buddhism: Why It Matters t
by vlehto 10y ago
They wish to include non-European traditions of philosophy into academic philosophy.
"Jay L. Garfield is - - the author of “Engaging Buddhism: Why It Matters to Philosophy.” Bryan W. Van Norden is -- the author of “Introduction to Classical Chinese Philosophy.”"
"Give us more money. We like money."
- vixen99 10y agoWell, who doesn't float their boat?
- vlehto 10y agoGood point. But if you are expert of your own field and wish to promote it, you should be able to present extremely well thought out argument in favor. The article is such hand waving that I would forgive it to independent reporter, not these guys. It's possible that the argument is so long you practically would have to write a book about it. Just like Jay L. Garfield did. But now I have no chance of knowing if his argument is good without giving him money. Except trusting some other source rating his book. http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22826414-engaging-buddhism http://www.goodreads.com/book/show/22826414-engaging-buddhis... Now I'm intrigued. Sounds like it might be worth reading.
- cholantesh 10y agoThis is akin to saying that when E.O. Wilson argues fervently that natural selection is real, he is not to be trusted because he is employed as a biologist.
- vlehto 10y agoE.O. Wilson might be right despite having wested interest. I just felt it might be appropriate to hilight such interest.
- sundarurfriend 10y agoOr "We put our work where our mouth is", proof that they follow their own advice and have relevant expertise.
- Chris2048 10y agoHow does "European and American Philosophy" differ from "Western Philosophy" versus "Eastern Philosophy", the latter of which they seem to specialise.