Valentin Gerlier
Scholar and musician who teaches the Poetics of Imagination at Dartington Arts School, and a former student and teacher at a Krishnamurti school; discusses Krishnamurti's thought and experience in education.
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Jan 1, 2026 • 57min
Jiddu Krishnamurti, Part 2: Education and Thought with Valentin Gerlier
Dr. Valentin Gerlier, a scholar and musician from Dartington Arts School, shares his transformative encounter with Jiddu Krishnamurti's educational philosophy. He contrasts traditional exam-focused schooling with the inquiry-driven approach at Brockwood Park. Valentin emphasizes the importance of non-dogmatic learning, choiceless awareness, and the idea that true understanding stems from within. Their discussion delves into how awareness shapes thought and relationships, urging listeners to embrace presence as a path to deeper insight.
Aug 9, 2024 • 50min
To see a world in a grain of sand. Poetry & philosophy for a civilisation in distress. A conversation with Valentin Gerlier
Valentin Gerlier, a thinker at the crossroads of poetry and philosophy, delves into the vital role poetry plays in today's world. He and Mark Vernon explore how figures like Plato and Blake viewed the poetic voice as essential for deeper understanding. They discuss why we are drawn to poets like Shakespeare and examine the paradoxes in human experience that both poetry and philosophy reveal. The conversation encourages a fresh perspective on profound texts, suggesting that a deeper engagement with poetry can transform our understanding of existence.
