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Reciprocally Reconstructive Dialogos Between Neoplatonism and Science with Sevilla King

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October 14, 2023

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Dr. John Vervaeke and Sevilla King delve into intricate topics that cut across philosophy, psychology, and science. The conversation commences with an in-depth exploration of the "meaning crisis" and secular humanism. Sevilla King tackles the limitations of subject-object metaphysics, while Dr. Vervaeke expounds upon nominalism and its implications for understanding the world's patterns. They discuss Neoplatonism as a potential grounding philosophy for a "religion that's not a religion," and contrast it with the complexities of modern thought. As the conversation evolves, they engage in vibrant debates about embodiment, rationality, the potential and pitfalls of scientific inquiry, and the nature of love and truth. Dr. Vervaeke uses illustrative analogies, and Sevilla King emphasizes the role of mindset and the cultural implications of scientific paradigms. Each moment in the discussion serves as an intellectual milestone, pointing toward new conceptual territories and the endless horizon of human understanding.

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Sevilla King

John Vervaeke

The Vervaeke Foundation

Books

Ennead, IPorphyry on the Life of Plotinus. Ennead I

The Unknown GodNegative Theology in the Platonic TraditionPlato to Eriugena Deirdre Carabine

John Scottus Eriugena Deirdre Carabine

The Catholicity of Reason D.C. Schindler

The View From Nowhere Thomas Nagel

Spinoza's ReligionA New Reading of the Ethics Clare Carlisle

The Eternal LawAncient Greek Philosophy, Modern Physics, and Ultimate Reality John H Spencer

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[00:58:40 — Advocacy for a transformation of consciousness in sciences is made by Sevilla King.

Guests & Subjects Covered

Dr John VervaekeSevilla KingDr VervaekePlatonic Tradition PlatoDeirdre Carabine The CatholicityUltimate RealityJohn VervaekeEriugena's God

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