Emptiness and Brightness
Emptiness and Brightness by Don Cupitt, published by Polebridge Press on January 14, 2013, offers a thought-provoking exploration of contemporary philosophical and religious ideas. In this 136-page work, Cupitt examines the implications of a new Axial Age, a period characterized by unprecedented communication and shared understanding. He poses intriguing questions about reality, the human condition, and the pursuit of happiness, suggesting that the foundational ideas established by ancient philosophers and religious leaders are evolving in today’s interconnected world.
Readers will find a clear and accessible discussion of how this second Axial Age differs from the first, emphasizing the role of collective consensus over individual genius. Cupitt articulates the emergence of a new religious and philosophical landscape, encouraging readers to embrace the unfamiliar aspects of this transformation. The book delves into the intersections of religion, philosophy, and language, inviting reflection on how these elements shape our understanding of existence in a rapidly changing society.
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If new Platos or Buddhas were to appear today, what would they say about the nature of reality, the human condition and the way to happiness?The period 800-200 b.c.e. the so-called Axial Age was the time when Old World pioneering philosophers and religious teachers laid down the basic ideas by which people have been living ever since. Today those great religious and cultural traditions are coming to an end. We are entering a new Axial Age.Don Cupitt observes that this second Axial Age is one of communication. Everything is accessible to everyone, and everyone can make a contribution. The world is therefore made and remade not by the individual genius, but by a change in the general consensus. Cupitt describes the emergent religion and philosophy of the new Axial Period in clear and accessible language. He predicts that, while it may seem very strange at first, we will learn to love it
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