FINAL #11
11. How is Ken Wilber's philosophy similar to Huston Smith's? In what ways are they different?
both wilber and huston are proponent of perennial philosophy, which claims that despite the diversity and apparent contradictions of spiritual traditions across the world, there is one truth that is the same for all, hidden, and can only be extorted through mystical experiences. in perennial philosophy, implied is the notion that "mystical perceptions transcend time, place, culture, and individual identity."
although wilber and smith holds the same philosophical principle, the approach to it is different. wilber views science as "an ally" while smith doesn't. also, wilber does not take god into account in his approach to perennial philosophy like smith does. with regards to enlightenment these two also have different views; wilber thinks enlightenment is the final end that every one desires while smith thinks such a thing is not achievable and disregards its significance. ken wilber also differs from huston smith in their view on drugs use to catalyze mystical experience; wilber claims that such drug use is not safe and prefers meditation instead. wilber says that drugs "cannot lead to strable, long-term spiritual growth," while meditation provides a "more reliable route to mystical transformation."
both wilber and huston are proponent of perennial philosophy, which claims that despite the diversity and apparent contradictions of spiritual traditions across the world, there is one truth that is the same for all, hidden, and can only be extorted through mystical experiences. in perennial philosophy, implied is the notion that "mystical perceptions transcend time, place, culture, and individual identity."
although wilber and smith holds the same philosophical principle, the approach to it is different. wilber views science as "an ally" while smith doesn't. also, wilber does not take god into account in his approach to perennial philosophy like smith does. with regards to enlightenment these two also have different views; wilber thinks enlightenment is the final end that every one desires while smith thinks such a thing is not achievable and disregards its significance. ken wilber also differs from huston smith in their view on drugs use to catalyze mystical experience; wilber claims that such drug use is not safe and prefers meditation instead. wilber says that drugs "cannot lead to strable, long-term spiritual growth," while meditation provides a "more reliable route to mystical transformation."
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