{"title":"Evan Thompson","description":"\u003cp\u003eEvan Thompson’s works invite readers to explore the complex intersections of philosophy, cognitive science, and religious thought. His writing challenges conventional perspectives, particularly within Buddhism and spirituality, encouraging a deeper examination of consciousness and the self.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThrough clear and thoughtful prose, Thompson engages with profound questions about mind and meaning, making his books essential for those interested in contemporary discussions on religion and spirituality.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"why-i-am-not-a-buddhist-by-evan-thompson-9780300264678","title":"Why I Am Not a Buddhist","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"book-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhy I Am Not a Buddhist\u003c\/em\u003e is a provocative essay challenging the idea of Buddhist exceptionalism, from one of the world’s most widely respected philosophers and writers on Buddhism and science.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBuddhism has become a uniquely favoured religion in our modern age. A burgeoning number of books extol the scientifically proven benefits of meditation and mindfulness for everything ranging from business to romance. There are conferences, courses, and celebrities promoting the notion that Buddhism is spirituality for the rational, compatible with cutting‑edge science, indeed, “a science of the mind.”\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn this provocative book, Evan Thompson argues that this representation of Buddhism is false.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn lucid and entertaining prose, Thompson dives deep into both Western and Buddhist philosophy to explain how the goals of science and religion are fundamentally different. Efforts to seek their unification are wrongheaded and promote mistaken ideas of both. He suggests cosmopolitanism instead, a worldview with deep roots in both Eastern and Western traditions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSmart, sympathetic, and intellectually ambitious, this book is a must‑read for anyone interested in Buddhism’s place in our world today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47428449042668,"sku":"9780300264678","price":30.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0705\/7784\/8556\/files\/9780300264678.jpg?v=1774496608"}],"url":"https:\/\/bookhero.co.nz\/collections\/evan-thompson.oembed","provider":"Book Hero","version":"1.0","type":"link"}