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Coffee Shop University: A Book about Mythology, Spirituality, Philosophy, Psychology, Religion, Politics, Economics and the Ecology... by mario Kfoury

29/10/2017

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Coffee Shop University by Mario Kfoury takes us on an almost 10,000 year journey through the history of man's attempt to understand the Universe and his place in it. Through the life of the author, originally hailing from Beirut and now living in California, we examine and briefly look at all of the great philosophies of humankind, from the teaching of Buddha, Confucious, Lau Tsu, right through the history of man, up to today's new understanding being uncovered in the area of quantum physics. The author also casts a scathing eye across the bastardisation of good teachings at the hands of organised religion. The ultimate conclusion appears to be that life is a never ending search for knowledge and social justice. Our lives and the future direction of humanity is in our own hands. We, as individuals can and should make a difference to our world. 

As a starting point for examining the purpose of our life, Coffee Shop University is a useful tool. The author, Kfoury has clearly done his research well and I suspect there are very few philosophies or religions he has failed to cover in this book. The size of the book has meant that many important and interesting theories are given no more than a passing mention. As I said, if you are looking for something that lays out the full gamut of man's spiritual journey on this earth to allow you to find something of interest to further read about, then this would be a great book for that purpose. I did find Coffee Shop University an enjoyable read for two reasons; the author has similar beliefs to my own with respect to man's point in being and secondly because of the breadth of history he managed to cover, albeit it just touching the surface. A good, solid introduction to philosophy and worth the read.

You can check out Coffee Shop University here on Amazon: amzn.to/2yU1Lse
9 Comments
Chris Rose link
9/11/2017 02:08:09

Bit of a Sophie's World, looks great !

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Grant Leishman
9/11/2017 08:16:51

I may not totally agree with his conclusions, but he's certainly got something to say and it is worth a read. He knows his onions, for sure. Thanks, as usual for the comment Chris :-)

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ducati hypermotard
16/11/2017 00:22:57

I had the chance to meet the author at the dropzone in a skydiving club once and I can certify he draws his knowledge from experience not theory

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Grant Leishman
16/11/2017 09:18:54

Good to know, Ducati. Thanks for the comment.

Jason Brown
15/11/2017 23:41:16

The book is full of philosophical truths and wisdom. After reading a few pages you have to stop and contemplate. It is also written a bit like old philosophical books such as Plato's dialogues, but in modern style. I enjoyed the casual sit down cafe scenarios that suddenly go way deep into mindful discussions. I highly enjoyable and recommendable book.

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Grant Leishman
16/11/2017 09:18:11

Cheers for the comment Jason. Can't disagree with you there. The book does make you think, but I did find it tried to cover too much in the space available.

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Jason Brown
16/11/2017 18:43:04

I’d sensed that the aim of the book wasn’t to cover all these subjects in depth rather than to pinpoint indices on where differences in cultures is coming from and the causes of theirs incompatibility. I am aware he has an extensive on-hand experience with the Lebanese war and what transpired after it, which was merely according to one discussion I had with him, an experiment of what some cultures have in store for the West. I found the most important part Grant at the end of the book in the part called Golden Principles which summarized everything…

Grant Leishman
17/11/2017 06:59:52

Ah, definitely agree with you Jason. The Golden Principles were very important and so much in alignment with my own personal perspective. I took a lot of in-depth thought from that section of the book. This is a book you can return to often.

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7/3/2021 05:59:04

Interestinng read

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