

Bernardo Kastrup: The Case for Idealism (Lecture 2 of 2)
Oct 14, 2024
Bernardo Kastrup, a philosopher and computer engineer with dual PhDs, dives deep into metaphysical idealism, asserting that reality is fundamentally mental. He critiques materialism and emphasizes consciousness as essential to understanding existence. The conversation explores how our experiences shape perception, the interplay between consciousness and matter, and the nature of fear. Kastrup also discusses the illusion of free will, suggesting that individual identities are interconnected with a universal consciousness. His insights prompt profound reflections on existence itself.
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Intro
00:00 • 3min
Exploring Idealism and Consciousness
02:31 • 15min
Exploring Fear: Intrinsic vs. Extrinsic Perspectives
17:11 • 16min
Consciousness and the Nature of Matter
32:52 • 16min
Exploring Metacognition and Unconscious Experience
48:55 • 2min
Exploring Universal Consciousness
51:07 • 28min
Exploring Dissociation and Consciousness
01:19:05 • 23min
Perception: The Constructs of Time and Space
01:42:15 • 16min
The Nature of Dissociation
01:57:58 • 7min
The Illusion of Free Will and Universal Consciousness
02:05:05 • 5min