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The Journey to Philosophical Wisdom | Philosophy of Meditation #1 with Rick Repetti and John Vervaeke

Dr. John Vervaeke

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Understanding the Philosophy of Meditation and its Integration with Cognitive Science

A philosophy of meditation is a key aspect of the cognitive science of meditation, integrating psychology, neuroscience, machine learning, artificial intelligence, and anthropology to understand how meditation fits into different worldviews. Philosophy stands above specific methodologies and ontologies to create bridging discourses, enabling synoptic integration and the inclusion of areas from religion that might be overlooked by other disciplines. This meta theoretical reflection is essential for reformulating conceptual vocabulary and theoretical grammars, fostering innovation and integration, and addressing the limitations of reducing mindfulness to a single dimension.

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