The Limits of Thought: Discussions between J. Krishnamurti and David Bohm [Paperback]

David Bohm (Author), J. Krishnamurti (Author), Ray McCoy (Editor)

Book Description

ISBN-10: 0415193982 | ISBN-13: 978-0415193986 | Publication Date: February 13, 1999

The Limits of Thought is a series of penetrating dialogues between the great spiritual leader, J. Krishnamurti and the renowned physicist, David Bohm.
The starting point of their engaging exchange is the question: If truth is something different than reality, then what place has action in daily life in relation to truth and reality? We see Bohm and Krishnamurti explore the nature of consciousness and the condition of humanity. These enlightening dialogues address issues of truth, desire awareness, tradition, and love.
Limits of Thought is an important book by two very respected and important thinkers. Anyone interested to see how Krishnamurti and Bohm probe some of the most essential questions of our very existence will be drawn to this great work.

Editorial Reviews

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'A good introduction to the essential thinking of both men.' - Network

'A series of seven discussions between Bohm and Krishnamurti... is not likely to be an easy read, but persevere and you will find your mind spring-cleaned and, maybe, some of your sloppier habits of thought corrected.' - World Faiths Encounter

Product Details

• Paperback: 144 pages
• Publisher: Routledge (February 13, 1999)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0415193982
• ISBN-13: 978-0415193986
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.4 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #181,613 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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33 of 34 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars an in depth analysis of the limits of thought, November 1, 1999

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Frank Bierbrauer (Cardiff, Wales, UK) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Limits of Thought: Discussions between J. Krishnamurti and David Bohm (Paperback)

An excellent investigation of thought by Krishnamurti and Bohm. The style is one of question and answer, first the illuminating insights of Krishnamurti followed by the in depth questioning of Bohm. At times one gets lost in the concepts Krishnamurti uses to expand on his views but in the nick of time Bohm clarifies the issue with his well known brand of questioning. It is indeed rare to find such a book which so deeply investigates the subtlety of thought, its construction of the `self' and its uses and abuses so to speak. As typical of Krishnamurti and Bohm this book is important and lacks any kind of fantasy component or unecessary terms. Perfect for psychologists, scienists and laymen.

9 of 11 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great book and introduction of K'teachings by David Bohm, July 1, 1999

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This review is from: The Limits of Thought: Discussions between J. Krishnamurti and David Bohm (Paperback)

According to Troxell and Snyder Krishnamurti is leading philosophers away from reliance on abstract thought to greater concern for a direct awareness of ourselves in the world....and together with David Bohm in these further dialogs, the result is of extraordinary importance, which is affecting all thinking areas.

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars How to find a way to a full life, June 27, 2009

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Gabriel Capmany (Argentina) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: The Limits of Thought: Discussions between J. Krishnamurti and David Bohm (Paperback)

Having gone through K and Bohm ideas before, I found this conversations as the perfect summary to work, confront, feel and develop a profound understanding of the root source of our lives: the thinking-feeling- perceptual process.

And it is not a description based on science or religion or other human disciplines, although the two authors have enough background to cover these areas. It is based in the answer we all can reach if we have the interest, the time, the intuition to look for.

I thank these two notable men for sharing their passion for truth with everybody