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Understanding The Matter with Things Dialogues Episode 20: Chapter 20 - The coincidentia oppositorum

The Channel McGilchrist Podcast

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The Creative Power of Negation and Philosophical Discourse

This chapter explores the dynamic relationship between negation and affirmation in philosophy, using humor and Monty Python as illustrative tools. It highlights how constraints can foster creativity, drawing on William James' insights and unpacking traditional theories of evolution and consciousness.

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