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 Posted: Thu Jan 15, 2004 8:28 pm Post subject: Re: Audio intreview with Damasio
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I'm still confused as to Spinozas beliefs. Prior to starting to read this book I thought of him as ultrareligious.
Chris "The man who does not read good books has no advantage over the man who cannot read them" -- Mark Twain |
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| Posted: Thu Jan 15, 2004 8:41 pm Post subject: Re: Audio intreview with Damasio
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Thanks Kostya!
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I'm still confused as to Spinozas beliefs. Prior to starting to read this book I thought of him as ultrareligious.
I did not read Damasio's book yet, but I've read some history of philosophy texts recently and the author was describing Spinoza as pretty much an atheist. Perhaps, he was as atheistic as it was possible in those days... |
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Yea, thats what I'm thinking. Atheism wasn't something you wore as a badge in those days. Heck, even today it gets you into trouble.
This interview is great. (still listening to it) I'd like to know what Descartes believed that most contemporary neurologists take issue with. I'm sure he will get into it later in the book, but he just mentioned the disagreement in this interview.
By the way...several nuerologists from UCLA and other top-notch universities have expressed an interest in getting into this book discussion. I sure hope Damasio will chat with us. No news yet.
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| Posted: Thu Jan 15, 2004 9:29 pm Post subject: Re: Audio intreview with Damasio
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I'd like to know what Descartes believed that most contemporary neurologists take issue with.
I think that it is the fact that Descartes could not get away from the idea of what Dennett describes as "Central Meaner" or simply mind. Descartes believed that the only explanation for our consciousness is that there is something besides material tissue in our brain - the "mind stuff". |
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| Posted: Thu Jan 15, 2004 9:52 pm Post subject: Re: Audio intreview with Damasio
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This interview does a great job of differentiating between emotions and feelings.
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| Posted: Thu Jan 15, 2004 10:04 pm Post subject: Re: Audio intreview with Damasio
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Damasio is explaining now how he got into neurology. One of his philosophy professors gave him some reading material and suggested neurology. Originally, Damasio had an interest in engineering or working with cars.
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| Posted: Thu Jan 15, 2004 10:11 pm Post subject: Re: Audio intreview with Damasio
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| Damasio has good taste in music it seems. Mozart. Bach. He likes Jazz. "The man who does not read good books has no advantage over the man who cannot read them" -- Mark Twain |
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| Posted: Fri Jan 16, 2004 12:23 am Post subject: Re: Audio intreview with Damasio
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I will definitely check out this interview. I will post more once I have had the opportunity to listen to the whole thing.
One thing is for sure, Spinoza's theology was not the orthodox theology of the Christianity or Judaism of his time. As was often the case, he had to keep his opinions "in the closet" or face the potential consequences. He was a "freethinker" in that he did not adhere by default to the established doctrines of those in positions of authority.
Chris, I too hope that Damasio will join us for a chat.
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