Dr. John Vervaeke Ep. 49 - Awakening from the Meaning Crisis - Corbin and Jung
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Apr 3, 2023 Delve into the captivating distinctions between the imaginary and the imaginal, revealing their significance for self-knowledge. Explore the paradox of self-creation, balancing continuity with innovation in personal identity. The struggle with the meaning crisis is analyzed through the lenses of Jung and Freud, emphasizing the transformative power of archetypes. The discussion highlights the importance of connecting with one's sacred self for profound existential insights.
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Gnosis and the Angel
- Gnosis, transformative participatory knowing, connects self-knowledge and world knowledge.
- Corbin's core symbol, the angel, embodies this interconnectedness, linking Heidegger and Sufism.
The Aspirational Self
- The true self is aspirational, not pre-existing, contrasting with Rousseau's authenticity.
- This challenges the idea of expressing an existing self and emphasizes the process of becoming.
Aspiration and Rationality
- Agnes Callard connects aspiration and rationality, arguing rationality is an aspirational process.
- Proleptic rationality, the rationality of aspiration, explains how we develop wisdom and other virtues.