Dr Iain McGilchrist discusses his most recent book which brings together neuroscience, psychology and philosophy into a unified vision
‘Our relationship with the All is the one thing that matters at the end of the day. And the purpose of all our other knowing and experience is to be able to understand this.’
Richard Gault explores the transcultural meanings of the date chosen for the coronation of King Charles III
Stefan Sperl talks about Neoplatonism and the poetic traditions of the Near East and Europe
‘Diversity is an inevitable consequence of the complete transcendence of the One. There is never only one answer to anything, and nothing has only one meaning.’
Hina Khalid explores the theological aesthetics of the great Bengali poet
‘At the heart of Tagore’s cosmology is the notion that the world is joyously sung into being. This creative sonic effusion is continually resounding through the cosmos in ever-new forms.’
Dr Renee Hattar talks about an innovative course in Jordan which explores universal spiritual values with young leaders
‘The message from all religions is to have a humane value system and to spread peace on Earth. There is no such thing as a violent religion. It is true that we have violent interpretations, but that is not the same thing’
Keith Hammond reviews a book about four remarkable women who brought meaning back into philosophy