Jan Westerhoff's The Non-Existence of the Real World

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Jan Westerhoff's The Non-Existence of the Real World

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Jan Westerhoff has written a modern take on the Madhyamaka emptiness view, using analytical philosophy.

http://www.janwesterhoff.net/categories ... 99385.html

Blurb:
Does the real world, defined as a world of objects that exist independent of human interests, concerns, and cognitive activities, really exist? This book argues that we have good reason to believe it does not. The discussion considers four main facets of the idea of the real world, ranging from the existence of a separate external and internal world (comprising various mental states congregated around a self), to the existence of an ontological foundation that grounds the existence of all the entities in the world, and the existence of an ultimately true theory that provides a final account of all there is. As we discuss the reasons for rejecting the postulation of an external world behind our representations, the book argues that the internal world is not as epistemically transparent as is usually assumed, and that there are good reasons for adopting an anti-foundational account of ontological dependence. Drawing on conclusions from the ancient Indian philosophical system of Madhyamaka Buddhism, "The Non-Existence of the Real World" defends its stance in a purely Western philosophical framework, and affirms that ontology, and philosophy more generally, need not be conceived as providing an ultimately true theory of the world.
You can also read the highlight reel of the main ideas in the book in this pre-release paper -

https://www.academia.edu/79100261/The_N ... _symposium
It is quite impossible to find the Buddha anywhere other than in one's own mind.
A person who is ignorant of this may seek externally,
but how is it possible to find oneself through seeking anywhere other than in oneself?
Someone who seeks their own nature externally is like a fool who, giving a performance in the middle of a crowd, forgets who he is and then seeks everywhere else to find himself.
— Padmasambhava

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