What can Christians learn from analytic idealism?
Brent talks with Bernardo Kastrup and Joshua Farris.
Bernardo is a philosopher and computer scientist best known for his work in the field of consciousness studies particularly his development of analytic idealism. He’s written several books and papers arguing against physicalism and proposing that consciousness is the fundamental aspect of reality. He’s the executive director of Essential Foundation.
Joshua is an ordained priest with the Diocese of Kagera and ACMI and a Canon Theologian on Missio Mosaic. He’s the director and founder of Soul Science Ministries and Spiritually Driven Leadership and he too has an interest in consciousness.
- (1:00) What is analytic idealism and what is Christian idealism?
- (3:15) Objectivity?
- (5:30) Materialism;
- (9:00) Cosmic consciousness;
- (14:00) The advantages of theism in explaining the universe;
- (16:55) Individual personality and freedom of choice;
- (20:00) Near Death Experiences.
Links mentioned in this episode:
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