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Sacred Nature with Karen Armstrong

World Science Festival via YouTube

Overview

This course explores humankind's evolving relationship with the Earth, life, and the cosmos, questioning the need to reestablish a sense of nature as sacred for the planet's and our own well-being. The course covers topics such as myth, truth, science, ego dissolution, historical transitions, reverence for nature in Eastern religions, and practical suggestions for reconnecting with nature. The teaching method involves a conversation format between the instructor and a co-presenter, with insights shared on the importance of nature and the potential for a sacred sense in the future. This course is intended for individuals interested in the intersection of science, religion, and environmental sustainability.

Syllabus

Introduction
Mythos
Myth vs Truth
Logos vs Mythos
The denial of death
Science
Ego dissolution
Mythical poetic action
Your individuality doesnt matter
Historical transition
Karens view of God
Karens PhD was rejected
The importance of reverence for nature
Eastern religions reverence for nature
Reconnecting with nature
Practical suggestions
An alternative approach
Will aliens have a sacred sense
Transcendent moment
Final thoughts

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World Science Festival

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