The Reluctant Theologian Podcast Ep. 148 Omnisubjectivity and Panentheism with Linda Zagzebski
May 22, 2024
Linda Zagzebski, expert in omnisubjectivity and panentheism, discusses exploring God's subjective nature, divine empathy, and the intersection of subjectivity and objectivity. The conversation touches on the limits of human empathy, contemporary debates in religious epistemology, and God's ability to withhold knowledge.
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Omnisubjectivity Defined
- Omnisubjectivity, a new divine attribute, is the perfect grasp of all subjective states.
- Understanding subjectivity is crucial for comprehending omnisubjectivity.
Subjectivity vs. Objectivity
- Subjectivity is consciousness as experienced by the subject, distinct from objective external viewpoints.
- Scientists and philosophers often study consciousness objectively, from an external perspective.
Omnisubjectivity's Scope
- Omnisubjectivity is the complete and perfect grasp of the subjective states of all beings.
- It's not enough to know the fact of a feeling; omnisubjectivity grasps what the feeling is like for the subject.