Jessica Frazier discusses monism, Eastern philosophy, and alternative interpretations of the Self and consciousness.
Are separate entities merely an illusion?
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In our everyday lives we act as though we are all separate individuals, but is this really the case? Jessica Frazer argues reality is ultimately unified. She argues this philosophy can change the way we view the world. It can help you lose your isolated ego and escape feelings of alienation from nature and the universe. You can start to see that you are living out a strange larger pattern of mysterious provenance and immense creative power that's generating everything you've ever seen.
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Jessica Frazier is a professor of theology and religion at Trinity College, Oxford, as well as a Fellow of the Oxford Centre for Hindu studies. During her academic career, she has explored key philosophical themes across various cultures, ranging from Indian concepts of Being to 20th century phenomenology. In addition, Frazier is the founding editor of the 'Journal of Hindu Studies' and a frequent contributor to BBC radio.
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00:00 The mind is an echo of the Big Bang
00:30 What does monism say about reality?
01:46 How do you define the “oneness” at the heart of monist philosophy?
04:46 Would an atomic view of the world count as priority monism?
07:16 Which arguments for priority monism do you favour?
09:13 Are relations between ultimately separate things impossible?
09:40 What is the significance of monism in our everyday lives?
13:05 How can a shift towards monism help us overcome the smallness of the Self?
15:58 Rather than being a part of reality, is it more accurate to say that we are an expression of all of reality?
17:24 Does this view of the Self negatively impact our agency as individuals?
19:40 What is this one, unified reality?
21:56 Does being multi-lingual impact how you do philosophy?
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