Dr. John Vervaeke After Socrates: Episode 7 - Daimonion
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Apr 26, 2023 This episode of After Socrates explores Socrates' capacity for altered states of consciousness, his reliance on a divine sign within him called 'daimonion', the significance of communication and coordination, the functions of the left and right hemispheres of the brain, the transformative power of asking questions, and the exploration of emotions and identity.
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Socrates' Daimonion
- Socrates' inner voice, his "daimonion," guided his actions and perspectives.
- This was not seen as irrational by his peers, despite its seemingly mystical nature.
Socratic vs. Modern Rationality
- Modern rationality is monological, monoepistemic, monophasic, and monadic.
- Socratic rationality is dialogical, polyepistemic, polyphasic, and operates within a dialogical self.
Inner Speech and the Self
- Inner speech is more than just reflection; it involves different "parties" with different information.
- This challenges the idea of a unified, monadic self.