The Wisdom Of Absurdity

Richard Brien understands how powerful origin stories can be. In The Wisdom of Absurdity, Brien examines the stories we tell ourselves and what they reveal about the human race. His philosophical exploration of both individual and cultural identity shows the capacity we all carry: the desire to understand.

Brien uses Zen and Taoist texts to look at the links between the limitations of language and perception. He shows how different cultures have built up myths and ideologies and how those ideologies have translated into modern-day institutions and cultural organizations.

Brien is passionate about questioning the world and finding answers through multiple experiences and perspectives. Brien shows what Zen masters believed to be true about existence and perception. Are we limiting our perception through our beliefs and even our language? Is there a way to transcend our existence, or is it our existence that is transcendental?