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Sacred Nature with Karen Armstrong

Offered By: World Science Festival via YouTube

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Course Description

Overview

Explore the evolving relationship between humanity, Earth, and the cosmos in this thought-provoking conversation featuring bestselling author and religious historian Karen Armstrong and Brian Greene. Delve into the concept of sacred nature, examining how reconnecting with the Earth might be crucial for our planet's and our own survival. Discover the interplay between science, religion, and mythology as the discussion covers topics such as mythos, logos, ego dissolution, and the importance of reverence for nature. Learn about historical transitions in human thought, Eastern religions' perspective on nature, and practical suggestions for reconnecting with the natural world. Contemplate the possibility of extraterrestrial life having a sacred sense and reflect on transcendent moments in our lives. This engaging talk offers a unique blend of historical, philosophical, and scientific insights, challenging viewers to reconsider their relationship with the world around them.

Syllabus

Introduction
Mythos
Myth vs Truth
Logos vs Mythos
The denial of death
Science
Ego dissolution
Mythical poetic action
Your individuality doesnt matter
Historical transition
Karens view of God
Karens PhD was rejected
The importance of reverence for nature
Eastern religions reverence for nature
Reconnecting with nature
Practical suggestions
An alternative approach
Will aliens have a sacred sense
Transcendent moment
Final thoughts


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