Philosophical Speculations

...As Murch says, “a complex vortex of decision making is set up, a logical but unpredictable chain of ifs and thens.” Yet somehow this steady improvisation finally leads—though not always, there’s the tension—to a final answer everyone can agree with, despite the odds. At a very basic level, I don...

Again, I think this and many of the other aspects you expressed also deeply relate to cynicism with the Christ impulse. I'm not using that to mean synonymous with seeking the Good, but rather the specific way it has manifested in the course of the last 2,000 years through Western civilization. This...

My present investigations lead to the view that the fossil record, for example, takes shape precisely in the way of the negative questions. As human consciousness crystallizes in the Earthly sphere, together with it crystallize the physical states of the Earth that are consistent with our state her...

Sure, I agree with it. It follows the broad principles of esoteric science, the Ahr-Lu archetypal influences, which of course are related to more particular political manifestations. But I am not even speaking of democrat v. republican or liberal v. conservative in that sense. I probably should not...

In part I am mirroring Marcos who mentioned that he would like to see some folks with developed intuitions step forward. This would be more effective than essays detailing theoretical possibilities. Where are are all the followers of Steiner, where are the successful anthroposophists - or has it pr...

Or in lieu of essays, one or more individuals could step forward and speak with authority on ‘intuitive thinking’. Speak on how they developed higher cognition and demonstrate some success with it. Perhaps indicate how we would know their intuitions ring true. Anyone here ready to step up? Lorenzo,...

By 'liberal ideology', I intend to convey whatever is that channel which constricts the transformation of mental states from those exploring the inner value of Western civilization in so far as the latter emphasizes individual agency and sovereignty, hierarchical structure, moral ideals, inner perf...

Right, the devoted attunement is continuously complemented by the thirst for wisdom and creative innovation, and no phenomenal expressions of the Spirit can be deemed too trivial or unnecessary for our widening the aperture of living knowledge. I will also remark that, across all people with whom I...

Thank you Federica for the feedback and for sharing some of your relevant history. Yes, the situation with Marco was a characteristic example. What I can say personally is that I needed to find a burning enthusiasm to know my inner workings better and better, no matter what the obstacles or the cos...

Here is a very interesting diagram from Prokofieff on how PoF Ch IX relates to the spiritual journey before birth (into incarnation) and after death. It also fits with the idea of retracing, through moral cognitive development, from the midpoint of earthly freedom to the 'Cosmic midnight hour' of sp...