In most languages other than english, we have to there are two words for knowing. In german they are the equivalent of savi is wissen and the equivalent of connetis canon. So what confuses a lot of anglo american philosophy,. i think i gov that far is not making sufficient distinction between these two kinds of knowing. And with scizopena, become over hyper rationalistic, and don't find it odd when they reach completely absurd conclusions. There is this trend in philosophy, i'm afraid, towards neglect of context, which changes everything.
Iain McGilchrist is a psychiatrist and author of The Master and His Emissary and The Matter with Things. In the episode we discuss:
- The differences between the left and right brain hemispheres and how they shape your perspective - The 4 pathways to understanding - science, reason, intuition & imagination - How the big problems we face including the assault on Nature, destruction of Culture are all related
We also talk about the significance of morality and the intersection of science and religion.