Tu-Surak

Full title: Tu-Surak, Vulcan Philosophy for the Human 
Author: Surak, with commentary by Dr Connie Bessagar, & Solok. 
Published: Random House, 2020
Format: Dead Tree, E-book, 
Content: The tome presents the two most important books in Surakan philosophy, the Scrolls of Surak and the Analects of Surak.
The ancient books of Vulcan pacifism and reason are explained and presented for understanding by Humans. The rather thick book attempts to translate the ancient Vulcan Master with commentary to aid in the understanding and practice of this school of philosophy.
The volume presents the translation of Surak with heavy glossing by the two co-authors. The introduction recommends that you read the text, then return to the explanations as you read through it again. Repeated reading is highly recommended as well as acquiring a teacher. Surak is very much embedded in Vulcan culture, and Vulcan culture is embedded in Surak. One cannot be understood without an understanding of the other. Retreating to Gol to stare at Vulcan's Forge is not required, but would help.
==Reaction==
Xenophiles lugged this one home at once. Even if they have no intention of giving up meat or emotion, this is a genuine article of Alien Culture. The same people that grabbed "You Didn't Ask" when it hit the shelves. Few will try and follow it.
Philosophy departments are stocking it. The general public took one look at the size and got the next issue of "People"
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