John Vervaeke | Unlocking the Mysteries of Meaning: An Intellectual Odyssey @johnvervaeke | Uploaded September 2023 | Updated October 2024, 11 hours ago.
Dr. John Vervaeke and Brendan Graham Dempsey explore the intricacies of meaning, spirituality, and the human experience. The episode commences with a succinct recap of their previous discussion, touching on Neoplatonism and Zen, before diving into Brendan's recent work on the concept of meaning. The conversation spans a wide array of topics, from the epistemic aspects of meaning to the philosophical underpinnings of mindfulness and meditation. The duo also delves into the influence of historical figures like Plotinus, Dante, and Proclus, examining how their ideas can be integrated into a modern understanding of spirituality. With a focus on the potential for a synthesis between cutting-edge science and ancient wisdom, this episode offers a fresh perspective on some of the most pressing questions of our time.
Brendan Graham Dempsey is a respected voice in the realm of metamodern spirituality. With a BA from the University of Vermont and a master's degree in religion from Yale, he brings a strong academic background to his work. Authoring the influential 7-volume "Metamodern Spirituality Series" and host of its companion podcast, Dempsey is a thought leader who navigates the intricate corridors of post-postmodern culture.
Resources:
Brendan Graham Dempsey
Website: brendangrahamdempsey.com
YouTube: youtube.com/c/BrendanGrahamDempsey
Facebook: facebook.com/BGrahamDempsey
Books:
Aspects of Truth: A New Religious Metaphysics - Catherine Pickstock: amazon.com/Aspects-Truth-New-Religious-Metaphysics/dp/1108840329
Bonaventure: The Soul's Journey into God, The Tree of Life, The Life of St. Francis: amazon.com/Bonaventure-Classics-Western-Spirituality-Paperback/dp/0809121212
Routledge Handbook on the Philosophy of Meditation - Rick Repetti (Editor): amazon.com/Routledge-Handbook-Philosophy-Meditation-Repetti/dp/036764746X
God Without Being - Jean-Luc Marion: amazon.com/God-Without-Being-Hors-Texte-Postmodernism/dp/0226505650/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1UOK1K1W8OR4A&keywords=God+Without+Being+by+Jean+Luc+Marion&qid=1694029428&s=books&sprefix=god+without+being+by+jean+luc+marion%2Cstripbooks%2C373&sr=1-1
Plato's Critique of Impure Reason: On Goodness and Truth in the Republic - D.C. Schindler: amazon.com/Platos-Critique-Impure-Reason-Goodness/dp/0813228247
Publications
The phenomenological given and the hermeneutic exchange: which holds priority? - Catherine Pickstock: repository.cam.ac.uk/items/372b73a1-53b5-400d-b1a0-77d43e7a3266
Videos:
Metamodern Spirituality | Updating Neoplatonic Spirituality (w/ John Vervaeke) Part 1: youtu.be/Seg3Q5ndkmw?si=hI8GAlp49BLVVYgI
Neoplatonism and the Path of Transformation | Dr. John Vervaeke: youtu.be/vazO36OnGKI?si=EpVZDTEZShzG8RMZ
The Cognitive Science Show | Transcendent Naturalism Series: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLND1JCRq8Vui6TIS24xcDk5dsxSaIeN7T&si=15d3O4HT7s6EVaap
Misc:
PLOTINUS, Ennead, Volume IV: loebclassics.com/view/LCL443/1984/volume.xml
Auguries of Innocence by William Blake | Poetry Foundation: poetryfoundation.org/poems/43650/auguries-of-innocence
People:
Gregg Henriques
Martin Heidegger
John Hick
Benedict De Spinoza
Immanuel Kant
Dante Alighieri
Alicia Juarrero
Emmanuel Levinas
Martin Buber
Ludwig Wittgenstein
Timecodes:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:00:20 - Dr. John Vervaeke introduces Brendan Graham Dempsey and revisits previous topics
00:02:30 - Dempsey outlines his work in metamodern spirituality and post-postmodernism
00:06:35 - Dr. Vervaeke discusses the model of meaning, focusing on its epistemic aspects
00:08:20 - Brendan shares his fascination with historical figures like Plotinus, Pseudo-Dionysius, and Dante
00:10:00 - Introduction of a constructivist Piagetian developmental framework by Dempsey
00:14:00 - Discussion on conformity and its role in drawing meaning from the subject
00:15:20 - Excitement about the potential of Neoplatonism in contemporary times
00:21:00 - A mystical experience from Plotinus is brought up, opening the door to discussion on mystical experiences
00:28:11 - Introduction of the concept of a principle of differentiation
00:30:44 - Reference to mindfulness and the philosophy of meditation by Vervaeke
00:37:36 - Discussion on the contextual relationship of an individual's experience and complexification
00:44:10 - Discussion of Dante's work and the concept of agape
00:51:28 - Brendan discusses the face as a representation of meaning
00:58:30 - Vervaeke discusses the limitations of science and truths disclosed through transformation
01:01:03 - Introduction of the narrative about the origins of the universe
01:09:25 - Discussion on exclusivity claims and their potential to mislead
Dr. John Vervaeke and Brendan Graham Dempsey explore the intricacies of meaning, spirituality, and the human experience. The episode commences with a succinct recap of their previous discussion, touching on Neoplatonism and Zen, before diving into Brendan's recent work on the concept of meaning. The conversation spans a wide array of topics, from the epistemic aspects of meaning to the philosophical underpinnings of mindfulness and meditation. The duo also delves into the influence of historical figures like Plotinus, Dante, and Proclus, examining how their ideas can be integrated into a modern understanding of spirituality. With a focus on the potential for a synthesis between cutting-edge science and ancient wisdom, this episode offers a fresh perspective on some of the most pressing questions of our time.
Brendan Graham Dempsey is a respected voice in the realm of metamodern spirituality. With a BA from the University of Vermont and a master's degree in religion from Yale, he brings a strong academic background to his work. Authoring the influential 7-volume "Metamodern Spirituality Series" and host of its companion podcast, Dempsey is a thought leader who navigates the intricate corridors of post-postmodern culture.
Resources:
Brendan Graham Dempsey
Website: brendangrahamdempsey.com
YouTube: youtube.com/c/BrendanGrahamDempsey
Facebook: facebook.com/BGrahamDempsey
Books:
Aspects of Truth: A New Religious Metaphysics - Catherine Pickstock: amazon.com/Aspects-Truth-New-Religious-Metaphysics/dp/1108840329
Bonaventure: The Soul's Journey into God, The Tree of Life, The Life of St. Francis: amazon.com/Bonaventure-Classics-Western-Spirituality-Paperback/dp/0809121212
Routledge Handbook on the Philosophy of Meditation - Rick Repetti (Editor): amazon.com/Routledge-Handbook-Philosophy-Meditation-Repetti/dp/036764746X
God Without Being - Jean-Luc Marion: amazon.com/God-Without-Being-Hors-Texte-Postmodernism/dp/0226505650/ref=sr_1_1?crid=1UOK1K1W8OR4A&keywords=God+Without+Being+by+Jean+Luc+Marion&qid=1694029428&s=books&sprefix=god+without+being+by+jean+luc+marion%2Cstripbooks%2C373&sr=1-1
Plato's Critique of Impure Reason: On Goodness and Truth in the Republic - D.C. Schindler: amazon.com/Platos-Critique-Impure-Reason-Goodness/dp/0813228247
Publications
The phenomenological given and the hermeneutic exchange: which holds priority? - Catherine Pickstock: repository.cam.ac.uk/items/372b73a1-53b5-400d-b1a0-77d43e7a3266
Videos:
Metamodern Spirituality | Updating Neoplatonic Spirituality (w/ John Vervaeke) Part 1: youtu.be/Seg3Q5ndkmw?si=hI8GAlp49BLVVYgI
Neoplatonism and the Path of Transformation | Dr. John Vervaeke: youtu.be/vazO36OnGKI?si=EpVZDTEZShzG8RMZ
The Cognitive Science Show | Transcendent Naturalism Series: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLND1JCRq8Vui6TIS24xcDk5dsxSaIeN7T&si=15d3O4HT7s6EVaap
Misc:
PLOTINUS, Ennead, Volume IV: loebclassics.com/view/LCL443/1984/volume.xml
Auguries of Innocence by William Blake | Poetry Foundation: poetryfoundation.org/poems/43650/auguries-of-innocence
People:
Gregg Henriques
Martin Heidegger
John Hick
Benedict De Spinoza
Immanuel Kant
Dante Alighieri
Alicia Juarrero
Emmanuel Levinas
Martin Buber
Ludwig Wittgenstein
Timecodes:
00:00:00 - Introduction
00:00:20 - Dr. John Vervaeke introduces Brendan Graham Dempsey and revisits previous topics
00:02:30 - Dempsey outlines his work in metamodern spirituality and post-postmodernism
00:06:35 - Dr. Vervaeke discusses the model of meaning, focusing on its epistemic aspects
00:08:20 - Brendan shares his fascination with historical figures like Plotinus, Pseudo-Dionysius, and Dante
00:10:00 - Introduction of a constructivist Piagetian developmental framework by Dempsey
00:14:00 - Discussion on conformity and its role in drawing meaning from the subject
00:15:20 - Excitement about the potential of Neoplatonism in contemporary times
00:21:00 - A mystical experience from Plotinus is brought up, opening the door to discussion on mystical experiences
00:28:11 - Introduction of the concept of a principle of differentiation
00:30:44 - Reference to mindfulness and the philosophy of meditation by Vervaeke
00:37:36 - Discussion on the contextual relationship of an individual's experience and complexification
00:44:10 - Discussion of Dante's work and the concept of agape
00:51:28 - Brendan discusses the face as a representation of meaning
00:58:30 - Vervaeke discusses the limitations of science and truths disclosed through transformation
01:01:03 - Introduction of the narrative about the origins of the universe
01:09:25 - Discussion on exclusivity claims and their potential to mislead
