Beyond the Binary: Science and Spirituality Unite | Transcendent Naturalism #14 with Henriques, Alderman, and Layman

Dr. John Vervaeke

Gregg Henriques is a professor at James Madison University, author of "A New Unified Theory of Psychology," and a leader in the Unified Psychotherapy Movement, with over 20 years of experience in psychology and psychotherapy, specializing in adult psychopathology.

Pascal Layman is a philosopher based in Northern Ontario, known for his groundbreaking work on the metaphysics of adjacency, the coaxial stages model, and metaprogressive politics.

Bruce Alderman is an accomplished musician, visual artist, and deep meditation practitioner. He is the producer of The Integral Stage podcast and the organizer of the Blue Sky Leadership Program at the California Institute for Integral Studies.

Does the universe hold inherent mystery, or is our scientific understanding merely inadequate?

In this episode of The Cognitive Science Show, John Vervaeke and Gregg Henriques are joined by Layman Pascal and Bruce Alderman to reflect on the Transcendent Naturalism series and explore its potential for fostering collective transcendence. The discussion covers a range of topics, including the importance of ethical and relational dimensions in our understanding of the world, the role of art and meaning-making in a meta-modern context, and the layered ontology of nature. Join us to explore this fascinating approach to understanding how transcendent naturalism can shed light on our world and guide us toward a deeper sense of purpose.

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“IPS (Integral Post-Metaphysical Spirituality) wants to leave room for the interplay of transcendence and immanence, but without needing to posit an unthinkable outside to reality. It's in strong accord with transcendent naturalism in this regard." - Bruce Alderman [08:37]

"John's proposed simple move to arrive at an extended naturalism, getting science to more explicitly accept what it already presupposes, is genius. There's much more that could be said about that, but my simple response is bravo." - Bruce Alderman [08:49]

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0:00 - Introduction: Series Finale and Overview of Transcendent Naturalism Series

4:00 - Integral Post-Metaphysical Spirituality and its Flexible Nature

14:10 - Influential Theories and Thinkers: Integrating Cognitive Science, Philosophy, and Transcendence

24:20 - Flexible Metaphysics and the Layered Ontology of Transcendent Naturalism

32:50 - Theology, Art, and Literature: Navigating the AGI and Meaning Crisis

39:20 - Participatory Spiritual Practices and Metaphysical Rituals

45:20 - Strong Transcendence with Preeminent Imminence

53:40 - The Role of Art and Narrative in Transcendent Naturalism

57:00 - Cultivating a Transformative Curriculum: Reimagining Institutional Roles in Spiritual Growth

1:10:20 - Conclusion: Culminating Thoughts and Future Pathways

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