In 2022, Buddhism is perceived as 'spirituality for the rational', fully compatible with cutting‑edge science.
But this view is actually a mistake that does both Buddhism and science a disservice, says Dr Evan Thompson.
Exploring what he calls 'Buddhist exceptionalism', Evan breaks down why Buddhism is treated differently to other spiritual practices, and dives deep into both Western and Buddhist philosophy to explain how the goals of science and religion are fundamentally different.
Covering enlightenment, the ethics of knowledge and non-conceptual experiences, Dr Thompson reframes Buddhism and its role in our spiritual and scientific lives.