Dr. Justin Sledge, creator of the Esoterica channel, joins the Mystery College podcast to discuss the difference between esoteric and exoteric religious practices, the role of intellectual humility, and the importance of philosophy and language learning in understanding mysticism. He shares insights from his academic journey, practical advice for self-learners, and his vision for accessible community-focused education. Topics range from spirituality vs. religion, neurophilosophy, and the limits of scientific and experiential knowledge to the future of education and his work with Esoterica.YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TheEsotericaChannelWebsite: https://www.justinsledge.com/esoterica00:00 - Introduction to Dr. Justin Sledge & Esoterica01:00 - Defining Esoteric vs. Exoteric Practices02:30 - Mysticism in Major Religions & Occultism04:00 - Dr. Sledge’s Approach to Belief, Religion & Intellectual Humility06:00 - Symbolism, Myths & Navigation of Reality09:00 - Sensory Experience and Prayer11:00 - Language Learning for Religious Studies13:00 - The Importance of Reading in Original Languages15:00 - Science, Mathematics & Logic in Truth-Seeking17:00 - The Limits of Propositional & Experimental Knowledge18:30 - Phenomenology, Meaning, and Experience20:30 - Qualities for Rigorous Phenomenology22:00 - Interdisciplinary Approach: Neuroscience, Philosophy & Religion27:00 - Learning, Intellectual Humility, and Psychological Development34:00 - Belief vs. Knowledge: Navigating Mystical Experience40:00 - Hubris, Memory, and Experiencing ‘Truth’44:00 - Dr. Sledge’s Philosophy on Education48:00 - Expanding Esoterica: Future Projects & Community Engagement52:00 - How to Connect with Dr. Sledge & Closing ThoughtsJoin us at: https://www.mysterycollege.com/coursesOur ever-growing course library holds some of the most advanced spiritual topics you can find available online.

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