Whatever happened to the human mind? In conversation with Marilynne Robinson

Marilynne Robinson, acclaimed author of Absence of Mind, dives deep into the essence of human nature. She confronts the diminishing view of the self propagated by science, arguing for the importance of literature and philosophy in understanding our inwardness. The conversation weaves through the tensions between faith and science, the complexities of human rights amidst political unrest, and the revival of Christian humanism. Robinson emphasizes the need for a holistic view that respects the nuances of mind, self, and soul in a modern context.