The Symbolic World 13- What Is Symbolism - With Matthieu Pageau
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Aug 22, 2018 Matthieu Pageau, author of 'The Language of Creation: Cosmic Symbolism in Genesis', explores the importance of symbolism, the problem of understanding it in the modern world, interpreting ancient texts, the meaning behind biblical stories, exploring symbolism through compressed categories, the dichotomy of materialism vs symbolism, and delving into the world of Freemasonry and its traditional symbolism.
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Symbolism and Facts
- People tend to oppose factual and symbolic interpretations of the world.
- However, symbolism isn't separate from facts but intertwined with them.
Reconnect with Experience
- Reconnect with lived experience to grasp symbolism.
- Consider how you encounter things, not just their scientific analysis.
Experiential Categories
- We experience things through qualitative categories, not scientific ones.
- Drinking water is about wetness, coldness, or taste, not H2O.