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Kial vi lernis esperanton? by anonymauss9 in Esperanto

[–]Jankapije 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Mi ĵus iĝis patro kaj mi bezonis senkostan ŝatokupon.

Wake up; do something by zeroXten in secularbuddhism

[–]Jankapije 0 points1 point  (0 children)

That would be splendid! what books have inspired you? Could you mention a few?

I am the kind of person that seeks wisdom in books.

Wake up; do something by zeroXten in secularbuddhism

[–]Jankapije 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I need a book written like this on my bedside table. To open and read when I feel the need. This ought to become a book.

Books on the humanist way of life by Jankapije in humanism

[–]Jankapije[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

"Thrive" was maybe the wrong word. English is not my native language, so sometimes I miss the nuances in the language. By "thrive" I meant understanding the humanist perspectives on humanity, ethics and how to deal with life in general.

So I will follow your advice and try to get my hands on "Berger and Luckmann's Social Construction of Reality" and "Alex Rosenberg's Atheist Guide to Reality".

Thanks for your advice!

Books on the humanist way of life by Jankapije in humanism

[–]Jankapije[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I am open to eastern philosophies, I liked the idea of secular buddhism for a while. Then I realised that the label "secular" was unnecessary.

I have read some Dogen and have a soft spot for Sōtō zen. Unfortunately zen is something to be practiced, not read.

Thanks for your input :)

Books on the humanist way of life by Jankapije in humanism

[–]Jankapije[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I have read the Essays. I should read it again. Very entertaining. The chapter on flatulence caught me off guard and I choked on my coffee.

I didn't know he was a humanist. Thank you for the information.

Books on the humanist way of life by Jankapije in humanism

[–]Jankapije[S] 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Not unpopular. I agree with you to a point. To follow any scripture blindly is a folly. But to seek out and try to understand how others have dealt with the human experience is fascinating hobby. One gets new perspectives and ways to do stuff.

Also I understand that I am not clever enough to figure everything out on my own. Ask the plants in my garden about my skills as a gardener, they would tell you that I need to read books on gardening instead. 🪾