Just and Sinner Podcast How Do Truth, Goodness, and Beauty Relate to God and Meaning in Life?
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Aug 4, 2025 Jordan Cooper, a Lutheran minister and professor, teams up with Janni Hakkarainen, a philosophy docent from Tampere University, to explore the deep connections between truth, goodness, and beauty. They tackle the 'meaning crisis' in the West, discussing how these transcendentals shape our lives and can lead to a more fulfilling existence. The conversation navigates nostalgia as a longing for spiritual meaning and examines the educational philosophy of Bildung, emphasizing individual growth in relation to community. A thought-provoking dialogue on life’s fundamental questions!
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Truth, Goodness, Beauty as Transcendentals
- Truth, goodness, and beauty are transcendentals that reflect fundamental elements of reality and human experience.
- These correspond roughly to the human mind, will, and affections respectively, influencing our perceptions and decisions.
Longings Point Beyond This Life
- Human longings for truth, goodness, and beauty are never fully satisfied in this life.
- These fleeting experiences suggest our desires point beyond the temporal toward something eternal, possibly God.
Nostalgia Reveals Spiritual Longing
- Nostalgia reflects a longing for a perfected past or home we have never actually experienced.
- This feeling of homelessness points to a deeper spiritual home fulfilled in God's promises.
