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Mythology and the Meaning of Meaning | Maps of Meaning Series | Episode 4 (WiM417)

Jan 3, 2024
01:27:45
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Luke de Wolf, co-host of the Freedom Footprint Show, joins in a conversation exploring the book 'Maps of Meaning' by Jordan Peterson. They discuss the story of Osiris, Isis, and Horus, the perspective of evil, intellectual humility, and how mythology relates to praxeology.
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  • The Egyptian myth of Osiris and Seth explores the consequences of order descending into chaos when confronted with new challenges and emphasizes the importance of adaptation and handling unforeseen circumstances.
  • Horus' journey into the underworld symbolizes the need to combine past wisdom with new insights to establish a revived kingdom and move society forward, highlighting the significance of voluntarily seeking knowledge and embracing new information.

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The Egyptian myth of Osiris and Seth

The Egyptian myth of Osiris and Seth showcases the eternal struggle between order and chaos. Osiris, the god of order, is faced with his evil brother Seth, representing the adversary. This archetypal story parallels the Cain and Abel narrative in the Bible. Osiris is portrayed as a wise and fair ruler, while Seth symbolizes opposition to the existing order. The story explores the consequences of order descending into chaos when confronted with new challenges. This myth emphasizes the importance of adaptation and the need to handle unforeseen circumstances.

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