The Metaphysical Foundation of Buddhism and Modern Science
The Metaphysical Foundations of Buddhism and Modern Science: Nagarjuna and Alfred North Whitehead
The Metaphysical Foundations of Buddhism and Modern Science: Nagarjuna and Alfred North Whitehead
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Chapter 8. Action <strong>and</strong> agent. Picture: Allsport. Description: Cassius Clay<br />
(Muhammad Ali) l<strong>and</strong>s a right on Brian London during their Heavyweight World<br />
Title Fight at Earls Court, London. Commentary: When there is no action there<br />
is no agent, neither exists per se. Action <strong>and</strong> agent are not isolated<br />
components; they arise only by their dependence on other bodies. Not the<br />
behaviour <strong>of</strong> bodies but the behaviour <strong>of</strong> something between them is essential.