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Mind and consciousness as per j. Krishnamurti
1Consultant Psychiatrist - Private Practice; Founder Trustee - Desousa Foundation, Mumbai, India.
Mens Sana Monographs
|July 13, 2013
Summary
Jiddu Krishnamurti
Area of Science:
- Philosophy of Mind
- Consciousness Studies
- Indian Philosophy
Background:
- Human consciousness is often limited by past conditioning and repression.
- Societal structures can create conflict between individual and collective interests.
- Traditional religious beliefs stem from historical conditioning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore Jiddu Krishnamurti's philosophical perspective on mind and consciousness.
- To elucidate the concept of total awareness for mental freedom.
- To analyze the relationship between individual consciousness, society, and conditioning.
Main Methods:
- Philosophical analysis of Jiddu Krishnamurti's teachings.
- Exploration of concepts such as total awareness, inward reflection, and non-repression.
- Examination of the holistic nature of consciousness versus segmented experience.
Main Results:
- Total awareness is crucial for a liberated mind, free from self-imposed suffering.
- An organic society where individual and societal interests align is proposed.
- Investigative and scientific inquiry is advocated for understanding consciousness.
- Living holistically, rather than in fragments, is essential for growth and pleasure.
Conclusions:
- Understanding Jiddu Krishnamurti's philosophy offers deep insights into human consciousness.
- Achieving complete mental growth requires uncovering consciousness layer by layer.
- A scientific and investigative approach to consciousness, free from conditioning, is paramount.
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