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The Parallax View #136: Both One and Many (with Oliver Griebel)

Aug 22, 2024
Oliver Griebel, a German philosopher renowned for his work on the metaphysics of unity, dives deep into the interplay between individuality and universality. He explores concepts like duality and non-duality, offering fresh insights into spiritual traditions such as yoga and Buddhism. Griebel also tackles Nietzsche's 'will to power', clarifying its historical misinterpretations. The conversation encourages a nuanced understanding of individualism, highlighting the potential for unity amidst diversity, while poignantly addressing the challenges of international publishing.
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  • The podcast introduces 'both-and thinking' as a paradigm that reconciles oneness and plurality, encouraging a deeper understanding of existence.
  • It emphasizes the role of spiritual experience in philosophy, positing that personal meditation enriches philosophical inquiry and fosters interconnectedness.

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The Complementarity of One and Many

The discussion centers on the philosophical concepts of monism, dualism, and pluralism, emphasizing how traditional dualistic thinking presents a false dichotomy between oneness and plurality. Monism asserts that reality is ultimately one, while dualism acknowledges an opposition between entities like good and evil. The podcast introduces a paradigm called 'both-and thinking,' which challenges this either-or perspective by proposing that both oneness and many exist in a complementary relationship. This approach suggests that acknowledging both is essential for a deeper understanding of existence and spirituality.

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