Modern philosophy faces challenges of self-perceived uniqueness hindering revision, reductionism in analytic philosophy, and transcendental pursuits in continental tradition.
Perception of science, philosophy, and art as separate overlooks historical interconnectedness, hindering holistic perspectives.
Materialism's shortcomings in defining reality, critique of reductionism in consciousness studies, and impact of economic systems on cultural values.
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Challenges of Modern Philosophy
Modern philosophy poses challenges with tendencies toward creating problems to celebrate solutions, a self-perception of unique insights leading to a lack of willingness towards revision, and a quest for finality in thought. Analytic philosophy aimed for a reductionist approach while continental tradition sought transcendental conclusions.
Art and Science Separation
There is a prevailing tendency to view science, philosophy, and art as distinct and unrelated fields, emphasizing strict demarcation between their methodologies and contents. This separation overlooks historical interconnectedness, precluding holistic perspectives.
Redefining Materialism
The podcast delves into the inadequacies of materialism in understanding reality, particularly addressing the challenges of defining 'matter' scientifically and critiquing reductionist models in causal explanations, such as in consciousness studies.
Crisis of Traditional Culture
An analysis of the erosion of traditional arts, religion, and philosophical values in the face of capitalist consumerism, emphasizing a dilution of humanistic pursuits in favor of profit-driven ideologies. The podcast highlights how economic systems impact cultural heritage and impede holistic human development.
Resistance through Philosophy and Arts
Despite societal trends favoring economic rationalism over humanistic values, philosophical and artistic endeavors serve as avenues of resistance to dehumanizing forces. The discussion underlines the potency of philosophy and arts in challenging prevailing norms and advocating for deeper human understanding and transcendence.
How should religious philosophers understand the methods and goals of modern philosophy? In this episode, Caner Dagli interviews David Bentley Hart on the state of philosophy and whether the believer can be hopeful about its future. They take on the fragmentation of science, philosophy, and art and discuss the consequences of the humanities being crowded out from intellectual life in pursuit of nearsighted economic ends.
Caner K. Dagli is an associate professor of religious studies at College of the Holy Cross.
David Bentley Hart is an Orthodox Christian philosophical theologian and cultural commentator.
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