E105| Praxis, Ecology, Authority & Ultimacy w/ John Vervaeke & Tim Adalin

A critical inquiry into the relation between praxis, ecology, authority and ultimacy, with award-winning professor and globally renowned thinker John Vervaeke. The dialogue begins with reflection on the evolution and self-correction of John’s work over recent years.

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  Timestamps

  00:00 - Introduction

  01:15 - The Evolution of John's work in recent years

  05:25 - The Interdependence of Philosophy and Theology

  18:55 - Ecology of Practices & The Praxis of Ecology

  28:40 - 1st, 2nd, 3rd person modes of Authority

  44:00 - Finitude & Transcendence

  55:57 - Creating a Shared Space for Understanding and Transformation

  01:07:49 - The Role of Holding Space and Sharing Space

  01:19:49 - The Philosophical Silk Road

  01:29:35 - Membranes, Transgression
  

  Keywords

  philosophy, theology, praxis of ecology, ecology of practices, authority, ultimate reality, participation, authority, fellowship, finitude, transcendence, participatory knowing, collective intelligence, reciprocal recognition, ultimacy, transformation, dojo, practice, community, individual responsibility, societal challenges, philosophical Silk Road, mutual transformation, sacred, holding space, sharing space, geophilosophy, songlines
  

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  In this conversation, Tim Adalin and John Vervaeke discuss the evolution of their work and the intersection of philosophy and theology. They explore the concept of an ecology of practices in relation to the praxis of ecology. They also delve into the role of authority in guiding and shaping these practices. The conversation touches on the significance of ultimate reality and the transformative power of participation in the world. Overall, they explore the deep connections between philosophy, theology, and the human experience. The conversation explores the concepts of authority, fellowship, and the relationship between finitude and transcendence. John Vervaeke discusses the importance of participatory knowing and the role of the collective in generating new intelligibility. He emphasizes the need for reciprocal recognition and a profound reciprocal opening in order to be open to ultimacy. John also shares his personal transformation and his shift towards a teacher role rather than a leader or figurehead. Tim Adalin highlights the challenges of navigating the tension between the institutional context and the dedication to cultivating quality contexts for dialogue. In this final part of the conversation, John Vervaeke and Tim Adalin discuss the importance of the dojo as a place for practice and preparation for participation in a community. They explore the role of individual responsibility in addressing societal challenges and the need to challenge individualistic notions of the self. They also discuss the concept of the philosophical Silk Road as a way to foster mutual transformation and prepare for the advent of the sacred. They touch on the tension between holding space and sharing space, and the importance of honesty and ongoing dialogue in navigating this tension. They conclude by discussing the significance of geophilosophy and the promise of participating in the understanding associated with songlines in indigenous cultures.

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• John Vervaeke

  For 28 years, cognitive scientist Dr. John Vervaeke has given his life to pioneering the scientific study of wisdom and transformation. His discoveries blend ancient and modern ways of knowing—bringing together philosophy, neuroscience, psychology, anthropology, information processing, linguistics, and studies of religion.

  His Awakening From the Meaning Crisis series has earned him global notoriety and his academic work has gained the respect of the scholarly and scientific community. His lectures and discussions have been viewed by millions.

  This cognitive explanation of meaning-making has attracted leaders in many disciplines to the work. His teachings have served as a clarion call, around which practices are being honed and communities are being built that are having a proven ability to bring transformation and meaning to many.

  https://vervaekefoundation.org/

• Tim Adalin

  Tim is the founder of Voicecraft and a philosopher with a focus on the relation between participation and transformation. You can connect with Tim individually @ https://www.timadalin.xyz

• About Voicecraft

  Voicecraft conversations deepen how the world is known across themes of psyche, culture and nature.

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• Intro Music - 'The Big Break' by Cantrips

  Listen on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/embed/Qaj-stBL4W0

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