Listen "Imminent Experiences of Spirituality"
Episode Synopsis
In this episode Nathaniel discusses anthropological efforts of the 1960’s and 1970’s often were reductivist and condescending towards the groups of people who were being described. Through the context of Marshall Sahlins’ book “The New Science of the Enchanted Universe,” Nathaniel points us towards the spiritual experiences of the world that non-European cultures had, which were being spoken of in a Eurocentric way that diminished their power. We begin to see the ways that what was coming to awareness in the 50’s-70’s was not accepted as legitimate, and how this legacy of “colonization of what can be spoken of as legitimate” remains embedded in our culture even today.Questions of Courage is a project of the Youth Section at the Goetheanum, in collaboration with Goetheanum TV. To support the Youth Section Action Fund, please visit: https://www.goetheanum.org/en/youth-donations. References: Jacob Needleman - “The New Religions”Citizens UnitedBlack Panther: Wakanda ForeverMarshall Sahlins - “The New Science of the Enchanted Universe: An anthropology of most of humanity”Owen Barfield - Saving the Appearances, The Harp and the Camera, The Coming Trauma of MaterialismCS Lewis, The Chronicles of NarniaInklingsWilliam Stafford - A Ritual to Read to One AnotherWeniger anzeigenQuestions of Courage is a project of the Youth Section at the Goetheanum, in collaboration with Goetheanum TV. To support the Youth Section Global Access Fund, please visit: https://www.goetheanum.org/en/youth-donations
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