Transfigured JP Marceau on The Trinity, Panpsychism, and Relevance Realization
Mar 31, 2021
JP Marceau, a philosopher with a focus on ancient church traditions and contemporary thought, dives deep into fascinating topics. He explores the essence-energy distinction in the Trinity, contrasting early church perspectives with modern interpretations. Marceau also discusses panpsychism, emphasizing consciousness as a fundamental reality. The dialogue intertwines theological insights with evolutionary biology, probing the intersections between faith, personhood, and divine consciousness. His unique blend of historical and modern philosophy creates a rich tapestry of ideas about existence and spirituality.
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JP's Philosophical Journey
- JP Marceau transitioned from a Catholic upbringing to physicalism and then to panpsychism and process theology, seeking to explain consciousness and ethics.
- His journey involved grappling with nihilism, skepticism, and Gödel's incompleteness theorem before embracing richer metaphysical ideas.
Panpsychism Explains Consciousness
- Panpsychism posits consciousness as intrinsic to all matter, explaining physics' failure to reveal the nature of entities.
- It fills the gap physics leaves by assigning consciousness as the intrinsic essence behind observable behaviors.
Ethics Evolves Like Perception
- Ethical perceptions mature like sensory perception, developing through experience and interaction with the world.
- Ethics evolves as our moral 'taste buds' strengthen, similar to how we learn to see new patterns in vision.
