The Traditional or the Radical Approach? A Living Conundrum
Is it through the traditional approach or is it radical—denying the need for any approach at all? In this talk, James David Parker explores this question and welcomes participants into open dialogue and Q&A.
Is one more accurate than the other, or do both point to the same ineffable truth from different angles? What happens when we try to resolve the paradox, and what happens when we let the paradox stand?
Through this exploration, James will invite participants into a deeper seeing of how the mind seeks certainty, while the answer may remain prior to all positions. The event will conclude with an open Q&A.
This is an informal Zoom conversation about the philosophic investigation into the nature of reality and awareness — everyone’s welcome.
TBC
3:30 pm (UK time)
Zoom link
This isn’t a class or a practice — it’s a simple, open dialogue on what is already here.
Bring nothing but curiosity.
Free to attend.
No spoon?
Pointing to reality — or just perception?
A simple scene pointing to the nature of reality as it is.
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“All that appears as the world is only seemingly separate, like a mirage in the desert.”
James David Parker
Definitions
Philosophical
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Meaning: Connected to the study or practice of philosophy.
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Usage: Common, everyday term.
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Examples:
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She gave a philosophical lecture on ethics.
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He stayed philosophical about the agreement (calm, reflective).
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Tone: More academic, general, or practical.
Philosophic
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Meaning: Having the character of philosophy; embodying a deep, reflective attitude.
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Usage: Less common, more literary or formal. It can sound elevated, timeless, or classical.
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Examples:
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The sage lived a philosophic life, detached from material concerns.
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His words carried a philosophic depth beyond ordinary reasoning.
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Tone: More poetic, noble, or profound.
💡 Simple way to remember:
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Philosophical = standard, everyday word (used in academia and conversation).
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Philosophic = more elevated, timeless, and poetic, often used to describe a quality of being. Philosophic in certain contexts — it gives a sense of depth and essence, rather than just the subject of philosophy.