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How Non-Being Haunts Being with Corey Anton

Aug 4, 2021
Corey Anton, Professor of Communication Studies at Grand Valley State University, discusses his latest book on possibilities, morality, and death acceptance. They explore topics such as the mind-body split, nature, communication, and the influence of Ernest Becker. The chapter delves into fascinating discussions on thinkers like Heidegger, Sartre, Merleau-Ponty, and George Carlin. They also examine the rationale behind removing the supernatural aspects of religious traditions while maintaining their moral authority and explore the difference between contemporary philosophy and the classics. Additionally, they touch on nihilism, the search for meaning, forgiving God, and the meaning of life.
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