In a compelling conversation, leadership expert Alexandre Havard discusses the 'three spiritual diseases'—rationalism, sentimentalism, and voluntarism—that can diminish our humanity. He shares insights on how these ideologies can separate our heart, mind, and will, leading us to live as 'partial human beings.' Havard warns against being swayed by influential thinkers like Descartes and Nietzsche, emphasizing the need for integration and emotional engagement for true personal growth in a fractured world.
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Three Partial Human Philosophies
Rationalism, sentimentalism, and voluntarism are "partial human" philosophies that distort full human integration.
Each philosophy emphasizes only one aspect: mind, heart, or will, creating dangerous ideologies.
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Avoid Pure Rationalism
Avoid living as a rationalist who prioritizes intellect over heart and will.
Engage with reality through your heart and will, not just intellectual observation.
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Sentimentalism Manipulated by Ideology
The modern sentimentalist culture is built on feelings manipulated by ideology.
Without intellect, sentimentalists are easy to control through emotional manipulation.
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Dr. Greg dives into a captivating conversation with leadership expert Alexandre Havard (calling in from Moscow!) about the '3 Spiritual Diseases'—rationalism, sentimentalism, and voluntarism—that could be influencing your life in hidden ways. Are you unknowingly living as a 'partial human being'? Tune in to learn how to avoid these traps - and discover what it takes to reclaim true wholeness.
Discussed in this episode:
The 3 spiritual diseases plaguing our culture – and why they matter;
How rationalism, sentimentalism, and voluntarism disconnect us from reality and human flourishing;
How “partial human beings” are created by separating heart, mind, and will;
How to recognize if you’re living under the influence of Descartes, Rousseau, or Nietzsche;
Why integration of heart, mind, and will is essential for true personal growth;
The influence of philosophers like Descartes, Rousseau, and Nietzsche on modern ideologies;
How gender ideology mirrors Nietzschean voluntarism;
How rationalism disconnects people from reality by over-prioritizing intellect;
The manipulation of sentimentalism in today’s “I feel, therefore I am” culture;
How voluntarism leads to a will-driven society, prone to ideological extremes;
What it means to have an “integrated heart” in today’s fractured world;
Why understanding spiritual diseases can help identify and avoid ideological traps;
Havard’s process of categorizing historical philosophers as “destroyers” or “builders”;
Dostoevsky, Pascal, and Soloviev as examples of integrated thinkers who inspire wholeness;
Alexandre’s latest book, Seven Prophets, and its call to unity of the person.
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