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The fullness of life. A conversation with Rupert Sheldrake
Jun 7, 2024
Rupert Sheldrake and Mark Vernon explore the expansive concept of life, discussing how stars and atoms can have life cycles. They debate Whitehead's idea that even inanimate objects are organisms, touching on consciousness, the powers of nature, and the connection of all life. They question the origin of life and the experience of being alive, expanding the notion of life and the awe of existence.
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- Life extends beyond biological organisms, with stars and atoms also showing lifecycle characteristics.
- Experience of life includes consciousness, connections to nature, and the unity amidst diversity.
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The Broad Notion of Life
Life, often associated with biological organisms, extends beyond this narrow view. Concepts of life cycle are used even in physics to explain the stages of stars. The theological perspective defines God as life itself, transcending biological definitions. Aristotle's distinction between Zoe and bios further explores life that is beyond biological organisms.
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