Mark Gonnerman
Religious studies scholar with a Ph.D. from Stanford who teaches comparative philosophy of religions and is the author of A Sense of the Whole: Reading Gary Snyder’s Mountains and Rivers Without End, speaking here about William James and related topics.
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Jan 15, 2026 • 47min
On William James with Mark Gonnerman
Mark Gonnerman, a Religious studies scholar with a Ph.D. from Stanford, dives into the life and philosophy of William James. He highlights James's journey from medicine to psychology and his declaration of personal freedom. Gonnerman discusses James's ideas on pragmatism, the will to believe, and individuality in religion. They explore James's notion of an 'open universe' and his critique of reductionism, emphasizing the importance of mental states in spiritual experience. This conversation provides a fresh perspective on James's legacy in modern thought.
May 9, 2024 • 48min
Bioregionalism and the Reinhabitation of Place with Mark Gonnerman
Author Mark Gonnerman discusses bioregionalism and reinhabitation, inspired by Gary Snyder. They explore rooting in the earth, cultural landmarks, Gary Snyder's influence, and the importance of recovering native knowledge for sustainable coexistence.
