Closer To Truth’s Global Philosophy of Religion

Science & Philosophy
Producer: Getzels Gordon Productions & The Kuhn Foundation
Rights: Unlimited, 12/19/24 to 12/31/2026 (Live Linear Streaming available)
5×30
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Episode 101 — What is Global Philosophy of Religion?
Big Questions perspectives: world, value, purpose, reality. Philosophy of the specific religion: basic principles, ways of thinking, logic, truth; seeking God/Deities/Ultimates; meaning of life, life after death. Exclusivism/particularism vs universalism.

Episode 102 — Global Philosophy: Is Consciousness Ultimate?
What is consciousness, human mentality? Concepts of consciousness, cosmic and personal. What is it? How does it work? Is consciousness ultimate? If so, why, how? What follows? Relationship of personal consciousness to cosmic consciousness.

Episode 103 — Global Philosophy: Is God Ultimate?
Concepts of God/Deities/Ultimates. Epistemology of God/Deities/Ultimates – how can we know? Existence or non-existence of God/Deities/Ultimates (with arguments). Descriptions of God/Deities/Ultimates: essence, nature and traits. Is God/Deities/Ultimates a “person”? Does God/Deities/Ultimates intervene in human affairs? What follows?

Episode 104 — Global Philosophy: What is the Person?
What are Mind, Soul, Spirit? Do humans have immortal souls? Do humans have a spiritual essence? Self vs No-self arguments. Nature of the person: personhood; personal identity; agency; free will; moral responsibility. Predestination. Karma. Obligations; worship; sacrifice. Is there a “salvation” or “salvation-like” process?

Episode 105 — Global Philosophy: Why Inner Life Practices?
Inner and outer lives; kinds of contemplative practices / meditation; religious practices, rituals, behaviors; implications for how to live; asceticism; relationship with God/Deities/Ultimates.