Episode · Modern Wisdom · 2024-09-28

Chris Williamson & Dr Laith Al-Shawaf: books mentioned on Modern Wisdom

The Origins Of Human Emotions And Their Purpose - Dr Laith Al-Shawaf

2 books · With Dr Laith Al-Shawaf · Watch on YouTube

Chris Williamson recommended The Moral Animal by Robert Wright, and discussed Why Buddhism is True by Robert Wright.

Books mentioned, in the order they came up

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1. 

   Why Buddhism is True

   Robert Wright · at 46:12

   Why Buddhism is True by Robert Wright is an exploration of evolutionary psychology and ancient Buddhist philosophy that examines how the human mind creates suffering and how mindfulness can alter our perception of reality.

   Discussed

   “then he wrote another one called Why Buddhism is true and in it he he quotes this Buddhist thinker who says ultimately in life happiness comes down to the decision between choosing to become aware of our mental afflictions or the decision to be ruled by them.”

   Chris Williamson The Origins Of Human Emotions And Their Purpose - Dr Laith Al-Shawaf 2024-09-28 Listen at 46:12

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   The Moral Animal

   Robert Wright · at 46:12

   The Moral Animal by Robert Wright is an influential exploration of evolutionary psychology that examines how natural selection has shaped human nature, morality, relationships, and social behavior.

   Recommended

   “I felt my love for evolutionary psychology began with Robert Wright's the moral animal which I think still now in 35 years old that book probably something like that still 33 years old still holds up like it's still so cool it's still such a great read and then he wrote another one called Why Buddhism is true”

   Chris Williamson The Origins Of Human Emotions And Their Purpose - Dr Laith Al-Shawaf 2024-09-28 Listen at 46:12

   Where to get it

   Listen free with an Audible trialAmazon