Spiritual Life and Leadership 46. Inviting the Real, with Esther Lightcap Meek, author of A Little Manual for Knowing
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Aug 5, 2019 Esther Lightcap Meek, a Professor of Philosophy at Geneva College and author of A Little Manual for Knowing, discusses the concept of covenant epistemology. She emphasizes that knowing involves a relational approach rather than mere information gathering. Through engaging stories, Esther explores the transformative power of significant literature in shaping knowledge. She critiques modern views of knowledge in faith and science, advocating for deeper engagement and attentiveness to reality. This insightful conversation encourages listeners to rethink their understanding of knowing.
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A Book That Sparked The Interview
- Markus discovered Esther's book on a flight and felt compelled to interview her after taking extensive notes.
- He describes needing to work hard to keep up with her during the interview because her ideas were so rich.
Books That Shaped Her Life
- Esther lists formative books by decade that shaped her intellectual journey from Schaeffer to Polanyi to Schindler.
- She describes how finding D.C. Schindler in her 60s opened an 'eternity' dimension in her work.
Why Epistemology Matters
- Epistemology studies how we know, asking how we contact and understand reality.
- Esther became obsessed with these questions because she was a 'baby skeptic' wondering whether a world exists outside her mind.
