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Iain McGilchrist on The Divided Brain and Perceiving the Sacred

The Sacred

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Shaping Childhood with Spirituality and Literature

The speakers discuss their upbringing and the role of spirituality in their childhood, from their first exposure to religion in secondary school to the influence of a spiritual house master. They also delve into their love for holy books, poetry, and sermons. Additionally, they reflect on their experiences studying English and their realization of the shortcomings in the academic treatment of literature.

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