Evan Thompson

@evantthompson

Writer, UBC Philosophy, Assoc Member Asian Studies & Psych Depts. Married to

Vancouver
Joined January 2015

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  1. Pinned Tweet
    4 Jan 2015

    Is “tweet” an old verb or a new internet word? A twitter haiku.

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    “In Buddhist exceptionalism, we see statements like, ‘Buddhism isn’t a faith-based religion.’ . . . [But] trust or confidence in the Buddha is a matter of faith.” ––

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    Jan 30

    “Why Buddhism is True”, turns out to mean “why some core ideas, and takeaways from modern, American, naturalistic Buddhist thought can be made consistent with Evolutionary Psychology” ( Evan Thompson ‘Why I am not a Buddhist’ p. 62)

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    Jan 31

    Scholar Evan Thompson talks to Sam Littlefair about his new book "Why I Am Not a Buddhist," his criticisms of modern Buddhism, and his hopes for a more cosmpolitan Buddhism.

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    Jan 28

    In this episode of Tricycle Talks, scholar Evan Thompson discusses his new book—provocatively titled Why I’m Not a Buddhist—arguing that Buddhism and science are not uniquely compatible, despite what many have claimed.

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  6. Feb 1

    Happy Feast of St. Brigid, who, among her many miracles, is said to have turned water into beer.

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    mentions me in this interview, and also says some other wise things about science, religion, and the self; I should probably buy and also read his book

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  8. Jan 31
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    Jan 31

    I'm thoroughly enjoying this new book by . As a philosopher and a lapsed Buddhist, I've been waiting to read a book on this topic for a long time.

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  10. Jan 31

    Thanks to for this fun discussion of my new book.

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    Jan 29

    “We see statements like, ‘Neuroscience has proved the Buddhist truth of no-self because when we look in the brain, we don’t find a self.’ The problem there is that the brain is the wrong place to look.” ––

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    Jan 29

    Really intriguing podcast interview about Buddhist modernism and science—

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  13. Retweeted
    Jan 28

    Finally holding book “Why I Am Not a Buddhist” in my hands. I’ve been looking forward to this for a while, both because he is an old friend and because denominational identity and culture has been a big concern of mine lately.

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  14. Jan 28

    Oh joy! Bedtime reading boon. Volume 2 has arrived. Translated by

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    Jan 28

    Why I Am Not a Buddhist — ’s newest is now available. Essential reading, folks.

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    Jan 28

    It’s official: WHY I AM NOT A BUDDHIST is out! Happy pub date to and a big thanks to for this fantastic review, so perfectly timed to pub.

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    Jan 28

    Congratulations, Evan. And a strong recommendation for this book to everyone else. I’ve had a chance to read an advance copy, and it’s fascinating!

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  18. Jan 28

    Thanks to for timing this perfectly with the pub date of Why I’m Not a Buddhist via

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  19. Jan 28

    From and with editor -- today is the official publication date!

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  20. Jan 28

    Today is the official publication date. Now available!

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  21. Jan 25

    新年快樂!

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