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ARA Review by bahlandnash of In It Together
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In It Together is a book by Eckhart Aurelius Hughes. This book proposes to bring to the reader's attention a necessity for self-love and self-acceptance, supplying many examples drawn from personal experience, religion, and philosophy.
Touching on numerous philosophical ideals, ranging from Utilitarianism to Stoicism, the author tries to tie it all in with an argument for universal acceptance of self and the universe. The essential question asked near the beginning may seem easy to answer, but like all philosophical questions, it is complex and not answerable in any definitively universal way by all people reading it. That some who have also read the book may disagree with the earlier statement supports its validity. Looking at human beings as entities beyond mere stimulus/response mechanisms, the author attempts to bring in a spiritual element. This includes a discussion of evil being a placeholder for genuine awareness of reality.
It seems the author wants readers to accept love from the universe and recognize the beauty of all things. In a world full of conflict, pain, and death, this message will probably resonate well with people seeking answers to some personal hurt or doubt about the meaning of it all. The world has always been turbulent. People tend to view recent events as having some special significance, but contemporary instability is a continuation of the traditional pattern of existence. The earth is generally volatile, interrupted perhaps by brief moments of calm. The planet’s own geological history shows a pattern of chaos. It should not be surprising that things living on the planet also tend toward chaos. Systems break down over time, whether civic, economic, or biological.
Looking into the problem of evil as a misguided interpretation of reality may challenge many readers. The path of least resistance when seeing an individual’s destructive actions, whether behavioral or verbal, lends itself to supposing evil intent. Evil is convenient. It is tidy for economy of mental effort. Considering all this, does the author consider the earth an entity with agency of purpose?
Perhaps the act of letting go brought up near the book’s end requires effort for so many people because a person’s mind is a learning mechanism relying on experiences from the past to predict future outcomes. Instinctively, holding on to memories of things that can hurt oneself offers protection from repeated exposure to hurtful things. This could be physical pain, such as touching a hot stove. It could also be emotional pain, such as a narcissistic partner. These are ways our bodies try to protect us from danger.
4 out of 5 for engaging readers with challenging notions while also providing a possible strategy for comprehending observable reality. The book is not lengthy. It should be an easy read for most people. The ideas presented, however, will doubtless prove more difficult to digest. Readers should expect to find their thinking challenged. One is not forced to agree with the author’s interpretation of how to find contentment in life or the world around us. This is a book for opening oneself up to another possibility of thought and understanding.
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In It Together is a book by Eckhart Aurelius Hughes. This book proposes to bring to the reader's attention a necessity for self-love and self-acceptance, supplying many examples drawn from personal experience, religion, and philosophy.
Touching on numerous philosophical ideals, ranging from Utilitarianism to Stoicism, the author tries to tie it all in with an argument for universal acceptance of self and the universe. The essential question asked near the beginning may seem easy to answer, but like all philosophical questions, it is complex and not answerable in any definitively universal way by all people reading it. That some who have also read the book may disagree with the earlier statement supports its validity. Looking at human beings as entities beyond mere stimulus/response mechanisms, the author attempts to bring in a spiritual element. This includes a discussion of evil being a placeholder for genuine awareness of reality.
It seems the author wants readers to accept love from the universe and recognize the beauty of all things. In a world full of conflict, pain, and death, this message will probably resonate well with people seeking answers to some personal hurt or doubt about the meaning of it all. The world has always been turbulent. People tend to view recent events as having some special significance, but contemporary instability is a continuation of the traditional pattern of existence. The earth is generally volatile, interrupted perhaps by brief moments of calm. The planet’s own geological history shows a pattern of chaos. It should not be surprising that things living on the planet also tend toward chaos. Systems break down over time, whether civic, economic, or biological.
Looking into the problem of evil as a misguided interpretation of reality may challenge many readers. The path of least resistance when seeing an individual’s destructive actions, whether behavioral or verbal, lends itself to supposing evil intent. Evil is convenient. It is tidy for economy of mental effort. Considering all this, does the author consider the earth an entity with agency of purpose?
Perhaps the act of letting go brought up near the book’s end requires effort for so many people because a person’s mind is a learning mechanism relying on experiences from the past to predict future outcomes. Instinctively, holding on to memories of things that can hurt oneself offers protection from repeated exposure to hurtful things. This could be physical pain, such as touching a hot stove. It could also be emotional pain, such as a narcissistic partner. These are ways our bodies try to protect us from danger.
4 out of 5 for engaging readers with challenging notions while also providing a possible strategy for comprehending observable reality. The book is not lengthy. It should be an easy read for most people. The ideas presented, however, will doubtless prove more difficult to digest. Readers should expect to find their thinking challenged. One is not forced to agree with the author’s interpretation of how to find contentment in life or the world around us. This is a book for opening oneself up to another possibility of thought and understanding.
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