Dr. John Vervaeke

Ep. 48 - Awakening from the Meaning Crisis - Corbin and the Divine Double

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Apr 3, 2023
Explore the crisis of meaning in modern philosophy through Heidegger's insights and poetic reflections on existence. Discover how spiritual traditions like Taoism and Sufism connect through the concept of the 'divine double' and the power of imagination. Delve into rationality's role in personal transformation, overcoming self-deception to achieve wisdom. Learn how liberal education can break existential barriers, and appreciate the deep emotional connections fostered through classical music, symbolizing personal growth and self-transcendence.
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Metaphysics and Nihilism

  • Heidegger views the history of metaphysics as the emergence of nihilism.
  • He critiques ontotheology, understanding being as a supreme being, and God as the cause of this nihilism.
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Gnosis as Remembrance

  • Gnosis, according to Corbin (following Heidegger), is remembering the "being mode" through Aletheia.
  • Heidegger comments on Angelus Silesius's poetry, which reflects Eckhart's mystical ideas and connects to sacredness.
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The Rose and Phusis

  • Heidegger interprets Silesius's poem about the rose as representing phusis.
  • The rose's blossoming, a "pure shining," is grounded in itself, reflecting a non-teleological way of being.
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