5 Mind-Bending Philosophical Theories That Will Make You Reconsider Your Entire Existence
by Nikola Fragerotorio
Learning Mind
Ever pondered about the very essence of reality? I sure have. On my path to learn about the fundamentals I stumbled onto some really mind-bending philosophical theories.
As is the case with many similar questions there were many people throughout the history who have wondered and searched for those same answers. Here are presented some of the most amazing and intriguing philosophical theories that many minds developed in the quest for answers of their very own existence. All of us who seek answers can relate to them.
1. Nondualism
Nondualism or non-duality is an idea that the universe and all of its vast multiplicity are ultimately mere expressions or perceived appearances of the one essential reality. This seemingly unusual concept was used to define and determine different influential religious and spiritual thoughts. It can be found in multiple Asian religious traditions and also in the modern Western spirituality, in alternate forms. The western world understands “Nondualism” as a “non-dual consciousness”, or simply as the experience of natural awareness without having a subject or an object. It is often used interchangeably with Neo-Advaita philosophy. All that refers to the Absolute, is different from the “adyava,” which is a type of non-dualism of both conventional and the ultimate truth.
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