Dante on Idealism. Or Dante in dialogue with Bernardo Kastrup and others

An audio version of this talk can be found in my podcast Dante’s Divine Comedy available via podcast feeds. This is a contribution to recent dialogues on idealism between Bernardo Kastrup, John Vervaeke, Matt Segall, Philip Goff and others, including myself. I draw particularly on: – Dante’s account and analysis of his journey to the… Continue reading Dante on Idealism. Or Dante in dialogue with Bernardo Kastrup and others

On Physics, Evolution, Mind at Large & Projections – Bernardo Kastrup & Mark Vernon

An extended conversation that begins with thoughts on Owen Barfield, participation and the meaning crisis, Schopenhauer and Jung, moving through the state of modern physics, to the nature of evolution, the nature of mind at large, the role of dissociation and projections, and freedom. For more on Bernardo’s work see – https://www.bernardokastrup.com For more on… Continue reading On Physics, Evolution, Mind at Large & Projections – Bernardo Kastrup & Mark Vernon

Panpsychism – a conversation with Rupert Sheldrake

The discussion of alternative worldviews, from various forms of materialism to types of idealism, has exploded in recent years, and the notion of panpsychism is in the middle of the debate. In this episode of the Sheldrake-Vernon Dialogues, Rupert Sheldrake and Mark Vernon explore the different types of panpsychism being proposed, from more conservative forms… Continue reading Panpsychism – a conversation with Rupert Sheldrake