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2007 Hardcover 1st Printing New. New DJ Sterling 2007 1st Printing From Buddha preached the Middle Way, advising individuals to avoid the extremes of behavior and thought: if one ... engages with tolerance and moderation, one will find enlightenment. Marinoff, a philosophical counselor and Buddhist practitioner, teaches that the ABCs of Aristotle, Buddha and Confucius can pave the way not just to happiness but to finding balance in an increasingly globalized world. The starts strong, with five chapters relating these ABCs to the individual. But the second part, which extends the conceit to dealing with drugs, poverty, terrorism and other global problems, is less successful. Marinoff's inclination toward rant over reason may polarize readers rather than driving them toward the prescribed balance and thoughtfulness. For example, he writes, Whenever some inane American billboard or subway advertisement asks me, 'Is your child on drugs' I sometimes think, 'I sure as hell hope so. ' Good drugs may be his best chan Read more Show Less

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Today, our global village is filled with strife, caused primarily by extremists of every kind, all unwilling to compromise. But there is a better way—a middle way—where we might discover common ground for peace, both personally and universally. Lou Marinoff, professor of philosophy and author of Plato, not Prozac, reveals the ABCs of finding that spiritually rich path: Aristotle, Buddha, and Confucius. Each of these wise men knew that extremism destroys happiness, health and harmony, and shared the supremely important notion that the main purpose of our existence is to lead a good life, here and now. In three sections, Marinoff examines the contemporary world and shows how the "Middle ...

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Today, our global village is filled with strife, caused primarily by extremists of every kind, all unwilling to compromise. But there is a better way—a middle way—where we might discover common ground for peace, both personally and universally. Lou Marinoff, professor of philosophy and author of Plato, not Prozac, reveals the ABCs of finding that spiritually rich path: Aristotle, Buddha, and Confucius. Each of these wise men knew that extremism destroys happiness, health and harmony, and shared the supremely important notion that the main purpose of our existence is to lead a good life, here and now. In three sections, Marinoff examines the contemporary world and shows how the "Middle Way” provides solutions to our most pressing problems. Part One looks at civilizational dynamics that drive both cooperation and conflict across borders, and introduces each of the ABCs. The second segment focuses on some notorious extremes—including political polarization, and simmering religious, tribal, gender, cultural, and economic divides—and how the ABCs can reconcile them. And the third, final section enlightens us on how we all can apply the ABCs to the betterment of our own lives and humanity as a whole. A short list of recommended readings accompanies each chapter, along with illustrations, maps, and eye-opening charts.

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Buddha preached the "Middle Way," advising individuals to avoid the extremes of behavior and thought: if one engages with tolerance and moderation, one will find enlightenment. Marinoff, a "philosophical counselor" and Buddhist practitioner, teaches that the "ABCs" of Aristotle, Buddha and Confucius can pave the way not just to happiness but to finding balance in an increasingly globalized world. The book starts strong, with five chapters relating these ABCs to the individual. But the second part, which extends the conceit to dealing with drugs, poverty, terrorism and other global problems, is less successful. Marinoff's inclination toward rant over reason may polarize readers rather than driving them toward the prescribed balance and thoughtfulness. For example, he writes, "Whenever some inane American billboard or subway advertisement asks me, 'Is your child on drugs?' I sometimes think, 'I sure as hell hope so.' Good drugs may be his best chance of getting off all the bad drugs... the Ritalin... the televangelism... and the Starbucks coffee." Though Marinoff says, "I too have finally been driven to an extreme-the extreme center. It's peaceful here, and quiet," his book is anything but quiet. Readers may wish for more solutions, indeed more of the Middle Way. (Oct.)

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Best-selling author Marinoff (philosophy, CUNY; Plato, Not Prozac) thinks the world is in a bad hole, that extremists dug it, and that attention to the philosophers of moderation-principally, Aristotle, Gautama Buddha, and Confucius-will help. Aristotle sought a life of sturdy citizenship governed by reason and scientific inquiry, the Buddha found his truth in the inner light and a gradual overcoming of desire, and Confucius taught a balanced obedience to family and state. Marinoff concedes "a conflict if not a clash" between Aristotelian and Confucian virtues, and certainly, there are extremes: Buddha took a revolutionary position against the Indian caste system, Aristotle believed in the notion of "natural slaves," and Confucius was an unwavering defender of the Chinese imperial system. Marinoff has many insights when he applieshis ideas, though he downplays the idea of a "rational Islam," and his alarm at the increasing Muslim population in Europe is troubling. His well-formed arguments against, e.g., the maldistribution of wealth, rogue corporations, and neocolonialists, suggest a Rawlsian social equilibrium. Marinoff's book will attract readers in any library; Derek Heater's World Citizenship and Government: Cosmopolitan Ideas in the History of Western Political Thoughtwould be a good supplement.
—Leslie Armour

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  • ISBN-13: 9781402743443
  • Publisher: Sterling Publishing
  • Publication date: 10/1/2007
  • Pages: 640
  • Product dimensions: 5.90 (w) x 9.00 (h) x 2.00 (d)

Table of Contents


Acknowledgments     v
List of Illustrations     vii
Introduction     xi
The ABCs
Globalization and Its Discontents: Convergence and Conflict of Four Civilizations     3
Aristotle's Golden Mean: Attaining Excellence and Happiness amid Unreason     43
Buddha's Middle Way: Creating Value and Compassion amid Suffering     73
Confucius's Balanced Order: Restoring Harmony and Virtue amid Discord     105
ABC Geometry: Golden Mean, Middle Way, Balanced Order Are Deeply Related     133
The Extremes and the ABCs
Political Extremes: Polarized America and the Absence of a Common Good     167
Sacred and Profane Extremes: Blind Faith versus Deaf Denial     207
Tribal Extremes: Natural Dispersion and Cultural Commingling in the Global Village     247
Pandora's Extremes: The Politicization of Sex Difference     289
Cognitive Extremes: Oral, Written, Visual, and Digital Traditions     329
Educational Extremes: Global Lag and the American Gulag     371
Economic Extremes: Overabundance and Dire Dearth     415
Totemic Extremes: McFoods, McDrugs, and Brave New McWorlds     461
Middle Eastern Extremes: Stinging Scorpions and Free Figs     499
Terrorist Extremes: Bombed If We Do, and Bombed If We Don't     541
The ABCs Here and Now
Importing the ABCs into Your Life: Exporting Them into Your Environment     587
Endnotes     597
Suggested Reading     612

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    I am listening to a podcast of an interview with Lou Marinoff on NPR at this moment. He sounds like a teacher/philosopher who has a vast perspective on life,religion,and personal growth. check him out.

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