

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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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Three Thinkers in a Room: Thomas Payne, Historical Jesus, and George Carlin
02:52 • 2min
Disentangling Supernatural Claims and Defending Spirituality
05:16 • 2min
Contemporary Philosophy vs Classics
07:37 • 25min
Exploring the Naturalist Fallacy and the Separation of Humans from the World
32:16 • 2min
Nihilism, Meaning, and Natural Horizons
34:02 • 15min
Exploring Forgiving God and the Complexity of Being Human
49:25 • 2min
The Meaning of Life and Writing Struggles
51:49 • 4min