Podcasts about philosophical practice

In the third episode of the "Philosophy of Meditation" series, hosts John Vervaeke and Rick Repetti engage with Lou Marinoff, a renowned figure in practical philosophy and philosophical counseling. The episode provides a rich tapestry of discussions, starting with Marinoff's initiation into meditation during the 1960s' counterculture, leading to his profound integration of Eastern and Western philosophical traditions. Marinoff elaborates on the transformative role of meditation in personal development and virtue ethics, emphasizing its impact on philosophical counseling and its empowerment of individuals as architects of their futures. The conversation also covers the global influence of the philosophical counseling movement, highlighting Marinoff's interactions with key figures and the practical application of philosophical and meditative practices in daily life. This episode offers listeners deep insights into meditation's philosophical underpinnings and its potential for personal growth and wisdom. It is a fascinating listen for anyone interested in exploring the depths of meditation and its philosophical connections.   Lou Marinoff, a Canadian-born academic and Commonwealth Scholar, is a prominent figure in philosophical counseling. He initially studied theoretical physics before earning a doctorate in philosophy of science. Marinoff is a Professor of Philosophy and Asian Studies at The City College of New York and the founding president of the American Philosophical Practitioners Association. He is best known for his groundbreaking book "Plato, Not Prozac," which popularized practical philosophy and significantly contributed to the philosophical counseling movement in the U.S. Glossary of Terms   TM: Transcendental Meditation APPA: American Philosophical Practitioners Association ICPP: International Conference on Philosophical Practice   John Vervaeke: Website: https://johnvervaeke.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@johnvervaeke  Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/johnvervaeke   X: https://twitter.com/vervaeke_john   Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/VervaekeJohn/   Rick Repetti: Website: https://www.rickrepetti.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/rickrepetti/  X: https://twitter.com/rickrepetti  Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/philosophicalpractitioner/   Lou Marinoff: Website: https://www.loumarinoff.com/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/user/loumarinoff Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lou.marinoff​​ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lou-marinoff-2933   Join our new Patreon https://www.patreon.com/johnvervaeke   The Vervaeke Foundation - https://vervaekefoundation.org/   Awaken to Meaning - https://awakentomeaning.com/   Books, Articles, and Publications   Routledge Handbook on the Philosophy of Meditation - Rick Repetti  https://www.amazon.com/Routledge-Handbook-Philosophy-Meditation-Repetti/dp/036764746X Plato, Not Prozac!: Applying Eternal Wisdom to Everyday Problems - Lou Marinoff https://www.amazon.com/Plato-Not-Prozac-Applying-Everyday/dp/0060931361 The Inner Philosopher: Conversations on Philosophy's Transformative Power - Daisaku Ikeda, Lou Marinoff https://www.amazon.com/Inner-Philosopher-Conversations-Philosophys-Transformative/dp/1887917098 Choose Hope: Your Role in Waging Peace in the Nuclear Age - David Krieger, Daisaku Ikeda  https://www.amazon.com/Choose-Hope-Waging-Peace-Nuclear/dp/0967469767 The Middle Way: Finding Happiness in a World of Extremes - Lou Marinoff https://www.amazon.com/Middle-Way-Finding-Happiness-Extremes/dp/1402743440 Philosophy, Humor, and the Human Condition: Taking Ridicule Seriously - Lydia Amir https://www.amazon.com/Philosophy-Humor-Human-Condition-Seriously/dp/3030326705 Zen Spirit, Christian Spirit: Revised and Updated Second Edition - Robert Kennedy https://www.amazon.com/Zen-Spirit-Christian-Place-Life/dp/0826409199 A resolution of Bertrand's paradox. Marinoff, Louis (1994). Philosophy of Science 61 (1):1-24. https://www.academia.edu/44669146/A_Resolution_of_Bertrands_Paradox   Quotes   "You can't do anything with your body unless your mind is calm... It's all about meditation." - Lou Marinoff "One can take any practice and use it as a basis of meditation." - Lou Marinoff "The purpose of philosophy is counsel." - Lou Marinoff, referencing Seneca   Chapters with Timestamps   [00:00:00] - Introduction and Lou Marinoff's Background [00:03:30] - Lou's Journey into Meditation and Philosophy [00:13:18] - The Influence of Martial Arts on Lou's Philosophy [00:28:13] - Exploring the Practical Applications of Philosophy [00:42:58] - Meditation as a Philosophical Concept [00:51:03] - The Philosophical Nature of Meditation Practices [00:54:25] - Key Meditative Experiences and Philosophical Insights [01:02:09] - Intersections of Meditation, Science, and Geometry [01:09:18] - Visualization in Science and Philosophy [01:17:50] - Humor in Zen and Buddhist Practices [01:23:00] - Closing Reflections on the Dialogue  

German Description (English below)Gast: Caroline KrügerFürsorge, Betreuung, Pflege, Obhut oder auch Zuwendung. All diese Bedeutungen umfasst der Englische Ausdruck «Care» und auf dieses semantische Feld bezieht sich auch die Praxis der sogenannten «Philosophical Care», über die wir uns heute unterhalten werden.  Philosophical Care ist ein Angebot, das sich an Menschen in schwierigen oder gar unlösbaren Situationen richtet – wie beispielsweise der Herausforderung, sich mit dem Lebensende vertraut zu machen, dem eigenen und dem nahestehender Menschen. Dabei geht es vor allem darum, Unterstützung zu leisten: beim Finden von Worten und Begriffen und dem Verstehen und Ausdrücken dessen, was als schwierig empfunden wird. Um diese Praxis kennenzulernen sprechen wir heute mit Caroline Krüger, sie ist promovierte Philosophin und beschäftigt sich seit vielen Jahren mit Ansätzen philosophischer Praxis bspw. im Rahmen des Zürcher Institut für Philosophische Praxis. In unserem Gespräch wird sie uns verraten, wie «Philosophical Care» Menschen auf ihrem Lebensweg unterstützen kann und wie es sich von anderen Formen der Fürsorge unterscheidet. Caroline Krüger selbst bezieht sich in ihrer Praxis insbesondere auf die pyrrhonische Skepsis, eine antike philosophische Schule, die versucht, ihre Schülerinnen in Urteilsenthaltung angesichts der Großen und zumeist unlösbaren Fragen des Lebens zu üben. Wie diese Theorie in eine Praxis überführt werden kann, die sich selbst als fürsorglich bezeichnet, das werden wir gleich erfahren. Folgen Sie unseren Social-Media-Kanälen auf Mastodon, Twitter und Instagram!Schreiben Sie uns eine Mail mit Fragen und Kommentaren an: metis@phil.gess.ethz.ch Dieser Podcast wurde produziert von Martin Münnich mit Unterstützung der ETH Zürich und der Udo-Keller-Stiftung, Forum Humanum in Hamburg.English DescriptionGuest: Carolin KrügerCare, support, nurturing, custody or also attention. The English term "care" encompasses all of these meanings, and the practice of so-called "philosophical care", which we will discuss today, also refers to this semantic field.  Philosophical Care is an offer directed at people in difficult or even unsolvable situations - such as the challenge of coming to terms with the end of life, one's own and that of loved ones. The main point is to provide support: in finding words and concepts and in understanding and expressing what is perceived as difficult. In order to get to know this practice, we will talk today with Caroline Krüger, who holds a doctorate in philosophy and has been working for many years with approaches to philosophical practice, for example in the framework of the Zurich Institute for Philosophical Practice. In our conversation she will reveal how "Philosophical Care" can support people on their life journey and how it differs from other forms of care. Caroline Krüger herself draws in particular on Pyrrhonian skepticism in her practice, an ancient philosophical school that seeks to train its students in judgmentalism in the face of life's big and mostly intractable questions. How this theory can be translated into a practice that calls itself caring is something we will learn in a moment.Find the German and the English transcript on our homepage: www.metis.ethz.ch. There we also provide further material on the topic. Follow our social media channels on Mastodon, Twitter and Instagram!Send us an email with questions and comments to: metis@phil.gess.ethz.ch

If you're facing a dilemma -- whether it's handling a relationship, living ethically, dealing with a career change, or finding meaning in life -- the world's most important thinkers from centuries past may help guide you toward a solution compatible with your individual beliefs. Our guest suggests unique approach to personal health by applying philosophical traditions – from ancient Greece to East Asia – to our problems of everyday life. Lou Marinoff the internationally best-selling author of “Plato, Not Prozac” (1999) and more recently “The Power Of Tao” (2014), in which Lou shows how the teachings of Lao Tzu can help us overcome the everyday challenges of living in an ever-changing world. He has been instrumental in the return of philosophical dialogue to prominence in the educational matrix.Professor of Philosophy at The City College of New York, Lou Marinoff is widely regarded as the world authority on applying philosophical traditions. Lou has been widely published in the academic fields of rational and moral agency, ethics, philosophy of science, Chinese philosophy, Indian philosophy, Buddhism and philosophical practice. He is also the founding president of the American Philosophical Practitioners Association (APPA), and continues to edit its journal, Philosophical Practice.From the Archives: This live interview was recorded on  August 11, 2000 on the nationally syndicated radio program, hosted by Laura Lee . See more at www.lauralee.com 

English Description (German below)Guest: Eva SchifferPeople go to the dentist's practice when they have a toothache. They go to a psychological practice when they have psychological problems. What problems do you have when you go to a philosophical practice? Eliane Schmid talks to Eva Schiffer about her work in a philosophical practice. No illnesses in the usual sense are treated there. You don't get a diagnosis in the philosophical practice, but dialogue. They are guests and not patients.The problems of the people who seek philosophical conversation are not infrequently profound or even existential. What the guests lack in their usual environment is an interlocutor who recognizes the seriousness of these questions and thinks about them together with you.You can find the German and the English transcript on our homepage: www.metis.ethz.ch. There we also provide further material on the topic. Follow our social media channels on Mastodon, Twitter and Instagram!Send us an email with questions and comments to: metis@phil.gess.ethz.ch. This podcast was produced by Martin Münnich with the support of ETH Zurich and the Udo Keller Foundation, Forum Humanum in Hamburg.German DescriptionGast: Eva SchifferMenschen gehen in die Zahnarztpraxis, wenn sie Zahnschmerzen haben. Sie gehen in eine psychologische Praxis, wenn sie psychische Probleme haben. Welche Probleme hat man, wenn man eine Philosophische Praxis aufsucht? Eliane Schmid spricht mit Eva Schiffer über deren Arbeit in einer philosophischen Praxis. Dort werden keine Krankheiten im üblichen Sinne behandelt. Sie bekommen in der philosophischen Praxis keine Diagnose, sondern Dialog. Sie sind Gäste und keine Patienten.Die Probleme der Menschen, die das philosophische Gespräch suchen sind nicht selten tiefgreifend oder gar existentiell. Was den Gästinnen und Gästen in ihrer gewohnten Umgebung fehlt, ist eine Gesprächspartnerin, welche die Ernsthaftigkeit dieser Fragen anerkennt und zusammen mit einem über sie nachdenkt. Das deutsche und das englische Transkript finden Sie auf unserer Homepage: www.metis.ethz.ch. Dort stellen wir auch weiteres Material zum Thema zur Verfügung. Folgen Sie unseren Social-Media-Kanälen auf Mastodon, Twitter und Instagram!Schreiben Sie uns eine Mail mit Fragen und Kommentaren an: metis@phil.gess.ethz.ch Dieser Podcast wurde produziert von Martin Münnich mit Unterstützung der ETH Zürich und der Udo-Keller-Stiftung, Forum Humanum in Hamburg.

Throughout history, humans have always had extraordinary experiences we often called miracles—events that fill us with wonder and bafflement. The word miracle itself is rooted in the Sanskrit syllable smi, from which we get the English word smile. So, we might say that a miracle refers to a smile induced by certain sensations of awe, beauty, and wonder. Dr. Michael Grosso’s both readable and comprehensible book, Smile of the Universe, scans a range of evidence for the reality of phenomena we often perceive as healings, levitation, bilocation, materialization, dematerialization, and much more. The reader will almost certainly come to agree with the author’s conclusion that miracles are facts of the natural world that point to something supernatural! An account of reported miraculous phenomena, this book takes us beyond conventional religion and science to explore the outer reaches of human potential. Grounded in both true stories and matters of fact, Dr. Grosso argues for the reality of a great “Mind” and for the human ability to communicate with that Mind. In an age of disbelief, it presents a fact-based template for experimental spirituality and makes the case that every one of us, rightly understood, is a “smile of the universe.” An artist-philosopher immersed in the mysteries of the mind, Michael Grosso, PhD prides himself on being an independent scholar and part of an ever-growing group of educators and intellectuals critical of the prevailing materialistic view of the world. With a Ph.D. in philosophy from Columbia University and an MA in classical Greek, he has taught humanities and philosophy at a number of institutions, including City University of New York, John F. Kennedy University, Marymount Manhattan College, and New Jersey City University. Smile of the Universe is but the latest of his illustrious writing career, which has seen such peer and public favorites as: The Man Who Could Fly: St. Joseph of Copertino and the Mystery of Levitation Experiencing the Next World Now The Millennium Myth: Love and Death at the End of Time Soulmaking: Uncommon Paths to Self-Understanding The Final Choice: Death or Transcendence? Wings of Ecstasy: Domenico Bernini’s Vita of St. Joseph of Copertino (1722) Frontiers of the Soul: Exploring Psychic Evolution Prominently among his co-authored volumes is: Irreducible Mind: Toward a Psychology for the 21st Century Michael now resides in Charlottesville, Virginia, where he has participated in the work of the University of Virginia’s Division of Perceptual Studies. Currently a director of the American Philosophical Practitioners Association, he was the reviews editor for its Journal of Philosophical Practice. As well, Michael conducts Wisdom Seminars, discussion groups that apply philosophy to problems of everyday life. Find out more at http://consciousnessunbound.blogspot.com/ and https://www.paintingthepsyche.com/

Throughout history, humans have always had extraordinary experiences we often called miracles—events that fill us with wonder and bafflement. The word miracle itself is rooted in the Sanskrit syllable smi, from which we get the English word smile. So, we might say that a miracle refers to a smile induced by certain sensations of awe, beauty, and wonder. Dr. Michael Grosso's both readable and comprehensible book, Smile of the Universe, scans a range of evidence for the reality of phenomena we often perceive as healings, levitation, bilocation, materialization, dematerialization, and much more. The reader will almost certainly come to agree with the author's conclusion that miracles are facts of the natural world that point to something supernatural! An account of reported miraculous phenomena, this book takes us beyond conventional religion and science to explore the outer reaches of human potential. Grounded in both true stories and matters of fact, Dr. Grosso argues for the reality of a great “Mind” and for the human ability to communicate with that Mind. In an age of disbelief, it presents a fact-based template for experimental spirituality and makes the case that every one of us, rightly understood, is a “smile of the universe.” An artist-philosopher immersed in the mysteries of the mind, Michael Grosso, PhD prides himself on being an independent scholar and part of an ever-growing group of educators and intellectuals critical of the prevailing materialistic view of the world. With a Ph.D. in philosophy from Columbia University and an MA in classical Greek, he has taught humanities and philosophy at a number of institutions, including City University of New York, John F. Kennedy University, Marymount Manhattan College, and New Jersey City University. Smile of the Universe is but the latest of his illustrious writing career, which has seen such peer and public favorites as: The Man Who Could Fly: St. Joseph of Copertino and the Mystery of Levitation Experiencing the Next World Now The Millennium Myth: Love and Death at the End of Time Soulmaking: Uncommon Paths to Self-Understanding The Final Choice: Death or Transcendence? Wings of Ecstasy: Domenico Bernini's Vita of St. Joseph of Copertino (1722) Frontiers of the Soul: Exploring Psychic Evolution Prominently among his co-authored volumes is: Irreducible Mind: Toward a Psychology for the 21st Century Michael now resides in Charlottesville, Virginia, where he has participated in the work of the University of Virginia's Division of Perceptual Studies. Currently a director of the American Philosophical Practitioners Association, he was the reviews editor for its Journal of Philosophical Practice. As well, Michael conducts Wisdom Seminars, discussion groups that apply philosophy to problems of everyday life. Find out more at http://consciousnessunbound.blogspot.com/ and https://www.paintingthepsyche.com/

Working to establish a healthy philosophical practice. (Take Home #2 Guidance)

Establishing a sense of purpose for spiritual exercises.

In this fifty-fifth episode of the Philosophy Bakes Bread radio show and podcast, Anthony and Eric talk about “Evaluating Public Philosophy,” in an episode based upon their recently co-authored paper, titled “Lessons Learned Baking Bread.” In this episode and in our paper, Anthony and Eric propose four criteria by which public philosophy can be evaluated: substance, accessibility, invitingness, and community building. Anthony and Eric presented this paper in the summer of 2017 at the Future of Philosophical Practice conference at UNC Asheville, in the beautiful hills of Asheville, North Carolina. We are grateful to Brian Butler for hosting a great event there, as well as for all the great feedback that we received at the event. In fact, that is where we met and interviewed Cole Nasrallah, our guest from episode 36, “Quality Philosophy for Everyone.” While we were there, we also interviewed John Shook and Randy Auxier for episode 34, on “Saving American Culture in a Yurt.” Listen for our “You Tell Me!” questions and for some jokes in one of our concluding segments, called “Philosophunnies.” Reach out to us on Facebook @PhilosophyBakesBread and on Twitter @PhilosophyBB; email us at philosophybakesbread@gmail.com; or call and record a voicemail that we play on the show, at 859.257.1849. Philosophy Bakes Bread is a production of the Society of Philosophers in America (SOPHIA). Check us out online at PhilosophyBakesBread.com and check out SOPHIA at PhilosophersInAmerica.com.

This thirty-sixth episode of the Philosophy Bakes Bread radio show and podcast features an interview with Cole Nasrallah, talking with co-hosts Eric Weber and Anthony Cashio about the paper that she gave at the Future of Philosophical Practice seminar at the University of North Carolina Asheville in July of 2017. Cole’s paper was on “The Elements of High Value Philosophy and Audience Accessibility.” Cole is a philosopher, an author, and a teacher, as well as an artist and photographer. She teaches philosophy at a private girls academy and at the College of Southern Nevada in Las Vegas, Nevada. Cole has written for the public, studied bioethics, and has been a professional photographer. She has a knack for speaking and writing in accessible and clever ways. For one example, in this interview, she explains that “YOLO,” which stands for “You only live once,” is “the poor man’s carpe diem!” We had a great time talking with Cole in Asheville and since then on social media. Listen for our “You Tell Me!” questions and for some jokes in one of our concluding segments, called “Philosophunnies.” Reach out to us on Facebook @PhilosophyBakesBread and on Twitter @PhilosophyBB; email us at philosophybakesbread@gmail.com; or call and record a voicemail that we play on the show, at 859.257.1849. Philosophy Bakes Bread is a production of the Society of Philosophers in America (SOPHIA). Check us out online at PhilosophyBakesBread.com and check out SOPHIA at PhilosophersInAmerica.com.

Greg is a teacher of nondualism well known for a breadth of expression and a sense of humor. Inspired by Sri Atmananda Krishna Menon, Greg is one of the pioneers, along with Jean Klein and Francis Lucille, of "direct path" style nondualism, a very intuitive, holistic and immediate form of Advaita. It was through contemplation on the teachings of Sri Atmananda that Greg's own search came to its peaceful conclusion. Having studied Western philosophy at the Universität zu Köln in Cologne, Germany, Greg received his M.A. and Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Rochester. He studied Advaita Vedanta through the Chinmaya Mission, the Mahayana teachings of Pure Land Buddhism through Jodo-Shinshu, and studied Madhyamika Buddhism through the lineage of the pre-eminent scholar of Chinese Buddhism, Master Yin-Shun of Taiwan, P.R.C., author of The Way to Buddhahood: Instructions from a Modern Chinese Master. Greg is the technical consultant for Philosophical Practice, the Journal of the American Philosophical Practitioners Association. He is also the author of Nondualism in Western Philosophy, Standing as Awareness, the forthcoming The Direct Path: a User Guide, and the forthcoming Emptiness and Joyful Freedom. Greg's website: greg-goode.com From the "About" page: "Emptiness teachings are widely held to be liberating. The purpose of this site is to present the wide variety of these teachings in a way that will help make them accessible and relevant. We will feature scholarly, experiential and popular approaches to the emptiness teachings, and we will honor the diversity of traditions from which they flow. Our goal is to highlight the power and appeal of these teachings so that they may do their work." Summary and Transcript of this interview Interview recorded 12/24/2011 YouTube Video Chapters: 00:00:00 - Introduction and Technical Difficulties 00:03:04 - Ethical Dilemmas and Non-dualism 00:06:13 - Exploring Non-Doership & Personal Spiritual Journey 00:10:31 - Transitioning from Pentecostal Christianity to Mystical Traditions 00:14:48 - The Exploration of Spiritual Texts 00:19:28 - The Search for Identity and Purpose 00:22:52 - The Vanishing of Identity 00:25:46 - The Distinction between Concepts and Experience 00:28:22 - The Different Paths of Yoga 00:31:38 - No Personal Identity 00:35:34 - Riding Fixed Gear Track Bikes in the City 00:38:46 - The Arising of Thought and Memory 00:41:20 - The Illusion of Access and Oneness 00:44:32 - The Non-Existence of Arisings 00:46:45 - Grounded in Understanding Experience 00:49:46 - The Influence of Teachings on Language 00:53:34 - Stagnation in Non-Dual Discussion Groups 00:57:37 - The Power of Presence for Spiritual Transformation 01:00:24 - Embracing Feminine Integration and Relationships 01:02:44 - Non-Duality and Devotion 01:06:02 - The Phenomenon of Devotion 01:07:50 - The Power of Devotion 01:10:06 - The Visual Presence of the Holy Ghost 01:12:19 - The Diversity of Spiritual Perspectives 01:15:12 - Exploring Continuous Growth and Finality in Experience 01:18:57 - The Rigidity of Language and Alternative Teachings 01:22:08 - Ramana Maharshi's Visits and the Afterlife of Greg Good 01:25:14 - Exploring Continuity of Individuality 01:30:04 - A Conversation with an Open Mind 01:32:45 - The Shift from Awareness to Clarity 01:35:11 - Farewell and Music

Greg is a teacher of nondualism well known for a breadth of expression and a sense of humor. Inspired by Sri Atmananda Krishna Menon, Greg is one of the pioneers, along with Jean Klein and Francis Lucille, of "direct-path" style nondualism, a very intuitive, holistic and immediate form of Advaita. It was through contemplation on the teachings of Sri Atmananda that Greg's own search came to its peaceful conclusion. Having studied Western philosophy at the Universität zu Köln in Cologne, Germany, Greg received his M.A. and Ph.D. in Philosophy from the University of Rochester. He studied Advaita Vedanta through the Chinmaya Mission, the Mahayana teachings of Pure Land Buddhism through Jodo-Shinshu, and studied Madhyamika Buddhism through the lineage of the pre-eminent scholar of Chinese Buddhism, Master Yin-Shun of Taiwan, P.R.C., author of The Way to Buddhahood: Instructions from a Modern Chinese Master. Greg is the technical consultant for Philosophical Practice, the Journal of the American Philosophical Practitioners Association. He is also the author of Nondualism in Western Philosophy, Standing as Awareness, the forthcoming The Direct Path: a User Guide, and the forthcoming Emptiness and Joyful Freedom. Greg's website: greg-goode.com From the "About" page: "Emptiness teachings are widely held to be liberating. The purpose of this site is to present the wide variety of these teachings in a way that will help make them accessible and relevant. We will feature scholarly, experiential and popular approaches to the emptiness teachings, and we will honor the diversity of traditions from which they flow. Our goal is to highlight the power and appeal of these teachings so that they may do their work." Interview recorded 12/24/2011 Video and audio below. Audio also available as a Podcast.

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