Iris Murdoch, Part 1

In these discussions with the late literary novelist Iris Murdoch, J. Krishnamurti encounters another brilliant mind – but one quite different from the scientists and philosophers with whom he more usually debates. From the outset Iris Murdoch states that she has a lot of questions to ask – in fact she has come prepared with notes! She begins by enquiring about J. Krishnamurti's use of the word 'experience' to represent something he thinks we should in some sense overcome. She feels that he connects the idea of experience with the notion of preconceived attitudes or dogmas or belief and it is this that she does not fully understand. As always, his response is to put another, deeper question; in this case, 'is there a difference between the experience and the experiencer?'. The two minds seem to revolve around each other as together they delve more deeply into this and many more questions, presenting the reader with an intellectual challenge as well as a stimulating and enjoyable listening experience.