When the inner man dies he becomes incapable of noesis or the mental seeing of principles. The outer man is confined to the eternal battles over opinions inspired by dianoia or discursive thought so cannot experience what he is. The purpose of philosophy is to arouse and nourish the inner man.noesis (immediate intuition, apprehension, or mental 'seeing' of principles)
dianoia (discursive thought)
pistis (belief or confidence)
eikasia (delusion or sheer conjecture)
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In many cases its unrealistic side effects such as soul which has no meaning at all; aside which spirituality is very much a subjective experience a function of brain chemistry which doesn't negate its overall value. But remember there are both good and evil spirits as well working within the human psyche.Pattern-chaser wrote: ↑March 28th, 2021, 9:22 amWhat is it about spirituality that you see as a possible hindrance?
A constant influx of spiritual experiences causes paralysis. What is an actual spiritual experience? For me, it's the sensation of compressed time, of time standing still making itself timeless in that frozen still moment. The mundane is subject to time; the spiritual impervious to it. Such experiences wouldn't be practical day-to-day.Tegularius wrote: ↑March 27th, 2021, 7:20 pm On a daily basis spirituality is not a requirement and may actually be a hindrance.Pattern-chaser wrote: ↑March 28th, 2021, 9:22 amDo you offer evidence to support this opinion? On what basis do you judge? What is it about spirituality that you see as a possible hindrance?
There should be more like you!Tegularius wrote: ↑March 27th, 2021, 7:20 pm As for putting analytic philosophers off or any philosophers why should you care? All philosophy is a matter of interpretation and fair game!Pattern-chaser wrote: ↑March 28th, 2021, 9:22 am I was just trying to be polite and not to derail discussion by encouraging insult-swapping. Debate can be seen as a search for knowledge, learning and understanding. I chose to see it that way, not as a way of 'winning' arguments.
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Pattern-chaser wrote: ↑March 28th, 2021, 9:22 amWhat is it about spirituality that you see as a possible hindrance?
These are strange and unfounded statements. Many find a meaning in "soul", and, since you offer no evidence or argument to support your assertions, why should your unsupported opinion carry any more weight than theirs?Tegularius wrote: ↑March 28th, 2021, 6:22 pm In many cases its unrealistic side effects such as soul which has no meaning at all; ... A constant influx of spiritual experiences causes paralysis.
This is not a common perception of spirituality. Spirituality, as you seem to point out (below), is indifferent to time, in the sense that you describe here. And yet you assert that it is "the sensation of compressed time" for you...?Tegularius wrote: ↑March 28th, 2021, 6:22 pm What is an actual spiritual experience? For me, it's the sensation of compressed time, of time standing still making itself timeless in that frozen still moment.
Real people live their real lives, in the real world, accompanied by spirituality in all kinds of ways. They find their lives eminently practical, one assumes? Your objections don't seem to stand up...?Tegularius wrote: ↑March 28th, 2021, 6:22 pm The mundane is subject to time; the spiritual impervious to it. Such experiences wouldn't be practical day-to-day.
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People can find meaning in almost anything which provides comfort. Soul is one such instance. It's not a subject on which evidence can be offered. I also don't expect my opinion to carry more weight than anyone else; it's simply a debate based on individual views which vary a lot.Pattern-chaser wrote: ↑March 29th, 2021, 7:07 amThese are strange and unfounded statements. Many find a meaning in "soul", and, since you offer no evidence or argument to support your assertions, why should your unsupported opinion carry any more weight than theirs?
It would have been more accurate to say that spirituality resists the impression of time. Day to day experiences are usually paced at its normal rate but become condensed and magnified when, for lack of a better word, the spiritual, all due to brain chemistry, announces itself for whatever reason. It can also happen under severe trauma. The more intense an event the more the sensation of time gets diminished. There is nothing new in this.Pattern-chaser wrote: ↑March 29th, 2021, 7:07 amSpirituality, as you seem to point out (below), is indifferent to time, in the sense that you describe here. And yet you assert that it is "the sensation of compressed time" for you...?
This sounds more sentimental than actual. Now it's my turn to ask where is your evidence for that?Pattern-chaser wrote: ↑March 29th, 2021, 7:07 amReal people live their real lives, in the real world, accompanied by spirituality in all kinds of ways. They find their lives eminently practical, one assumes?
Don't stand up to what...? You view or interpret things differently. I have no reason to object to any of it with or without requested evidence. What other's think or feel is of no concern to me and couldn't care less! Everyone argues entrenched in their own perceptions. Philosophy forums are simply platforms to debate those differences. Nothing more! It's not as if anything could ever be accomplished on them besides entertainment.
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Without knowledge, we live in a cave, said Plato, the great philosopher. In the cave, we can only see the shadow of real things, but not themselves. It is doing philosophy that we have to chance to see the real things outside the cave.
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Pattern-chaser wrote: ↑March 29th, 2021, 7:07 amReal people live their real lives, in the real world, accompanied by spirituality in all kinds of ways. They find their lives eminently practical, one assumes?
Tegularius wrote: ↑March 29th, 2021, 6:42 pm This sounds more sentimental than actual. Now it's my turn to ask where is your evidence for that?
There's plenty around. Here's one example.
BBC wrote:Only a quarter of those questioned thought spiritual forces had no influence on Earth.
And almost two-thirds of those who identified themselves as Christians thought such spiritual forces could influence people's thoughts or the natural world.
More than a third of the non-religious shared that belief. Link to original article.
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Has the word I altered changed the meaning or correctness of what you said? I don't think so....Tegularius wrote: ↑March 29th, 2021, 6:42 pm Day to day experiences are usually paced at its normal rate but become condensed and magnified when, for lack of a better word, the factual, all due to brain chemistry, announces itself for whatever reason.
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Pattern-chaser wrote: ↑March 29th, 2021, 7:07 amReal people live their real lives, in the real world, accompanied by spirituality in all kinds of ways. They find their lives eminently practical, one assumes?
Tegularius wrote: ↑March 29th, 2021, 6:42 pm This sounds more sentimental than actual. Now it's my turn to ask where is your evidence for that?
There's plenty around. Here's one example.
What the article refers to is the usual mundane version of spirituality namely the religious kind. Also considering the source...Christian Think Tank Theos, I think I'll pass on the religious propaganda. You and I are referring to different kinds of spirituality which for me does not include the make-believes of religion. Not least, what is believed in is not at all the same as what is experienced which is usually done in private and does not necessitate the rituals of worn-out beliefs to make one comfortable.BBC wrote:Only a quarter of those questioned thought spiritual forces had no influence on Earth.
And almost two-thirds of those who identified themselves as Christians thought such spiritual forces could influence people's thoughts or the natural world.
More than a third of the non-religious shared that belief. Link to original article.
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I don't understand the message you're trying to convey by insertion of the word factual. Sorry!Pattern-chaser wrote: ↑March 30th, 2021, 12:44 pmHas the word I altered changed the meaning or correctness of what you said? I don't think so....Tegularius wrote: ↑March 29th, 2021, 6:42 pm Day to day experiences are usually paced at its normal rate but become condensed and magnified when, for lack of a better word, the factual, all due to brain chemistry, announces itself for whatever reason.
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Tegularius wrote: ↑March 31st, 2021, 12:45 am What I meant to add was that however spirituality is defined ALL such experiences are a consequence of brain chemistry and derives from what is purely materialistic which does not in any way devalue its highly mysterious and potent effects.
I meant that your comments, apparently specific to spirituality, apply just as well to facts, and to loads of other subjects too.Tegularius wrote: ↑March 31st, 2021, 12:25 amI don't understand the message you're trying to convey by insertion of the word factual. Sorry!Pattern-chaser wrote: ↑March 30th, 2021, 12:44 pmHas the word I altered changed the meaning or correctness of what you said? I don't think so....Tegularius wrote: ↑March 29th, 2021, 6:42 pm Day to day experiences are usually paced at its normal rate but become condensed and magnified when, for lack of a better word, the factual, all due to brain chemistry, announces itself for whatever reason.
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Pattern-chaser wrote: ↑March 29th, 2021, 7:07 amReal people live their real lives, in the real world, accompanied by spirituality in all kinds of ways. They find their lives eminently practical, one assumes?
Tegularius wrote: ↑March 29th, 2021, 6:42 pm This sounds more sentimental than actual. Now it's my turn to ask where is your evidence for that?
BBC wrote:Only a quarter of those questioned thought spiritual forces had no influence on Earth.
And almost two-thirds of those who identified themselves as Christians thought such spiritual forces could influence people's thoughts or the natural world.
More than a third of the non-religious shared that belief. Link to original article.
Tegularius wrote: ↑March 31st, 2021, 12:21 am What the article refers to is the usual mundane version of spirituality namely the religious kind. Also considering the source...Christian Think Tank Theos, I think I'll pass on the religious propaganda. You and I are referring to different kinds of spirituality which for me does not include the make-believes of religion. Not least, what is believed in is not at all the same as what is experienced which is usually done in private and does not necessitate the rituals of worn-out beliefs to make one comfortable.
Without getting too pedantic, isn't religion a special case - perhaps a more concentrated case? - of spirituality? To separate the two seems ... strange.
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