Rob,
My recommendation would be to read Ken Wilber's work. I would start
with his excellent and profound book "A Brief History of Everything." Reads
very much like Pirsig's Lila, except Wilber uses consciousness in his
Kosmos, as opposed to the Quality concept.
Rob Stillwell wrote:
> Hi Everyone,
>
> This is my first reading of the list and I have already stayed up WAY
> too late... Guess I'll need a double coffee tomorrow.
>
> The knowledge on this list is a bit *gasp* intimidating. Other than
> Pirisig, the only philosopher I have seriously thought about is
> Krishnamurti. I am, however, amazed how well the two philosophies fit
> together... (later discussion perhaps).
>
> I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions for a *couple* books to
> get me on page. I've taken a couple of introductory philosophy courses
> but nothing too exciting. I have to start somewhere! I am interested
> in the mind/consciousness thing, quantum physics, meditation and am not
> too much into history. A difficult read is OK if it is organized and
> has some romantic appeal.
>
> Time to get some sleep...
>
> RJS
> (P.S. Sorry if I was not on topic. Will try to be more sensitive
> later...)
>
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