Discussion on Jean Gebser & The Ever-Present Origin

[Soul_of_Shu]

Anyone who appreciates Jean Gebser's The Ever-Present Origin, may want to check out this discussion ...

[AshvinP]

Thanks for sharing. This is a very important discussion to consider. One of Gebser's remarkable contributions in this topic of the evolution of consciousness is his brilliant elaboration of the different structures through a large number of examples and references. He does not stop at one or two but gives you 10 or more for each structure. And as Jeremy Johnson said, his writing gets you very emotionally involved in the process he is describing while still being rich in details and somewhat technical-academic. It's a remarkable and inspiring gift.

He also avoids an overly cynical or regressive view of the 'mental' perspectival structure, which is somewhat common in modern "integral" philosophy, especially that which focuses on Eastern traditions. He provides a clear sense that where we are now is not disconnected from where we used to be and where we are going. Rather than "escaping" from the modern era into the ancient or from linear time into pure timelessness, he encourages us to see how the "irruption of time" in modernity is already laying the foundation for future ages to come.

[Soul_of_Shu]

Thanks for sharing. This is a very important discussion to consider. One of Gebser's remarkable contributions in this topic of the evolution of consciousness is his brilliant elaboration of the different structures through a large number of examples and references. He does not stop at one or two but gives you 10 or more for each structure. And as Jeremy Johnson said, his writing gets you very emotionally involved in the process he is describing while still being rich in details and somewhat technical-academic. It's a remarkable and inspiring gift.

He also avoids an overly cynical or regressive view of the 'mental' perspectival structure, which is somewhat common in modern "integral" philosophy, especially that which focuses on Eastern traditions. He provides a clear sense that where we are now is not disconnected from where we used to be and where we are going. Rather than "escaping" from the modern era into the ancient or from linear time into pure timelessness, he encourages us to see how the "irruption of time" in modernity is already laying the foundation for future ages to come.

Ditto that ... What Jeremy is doing to revive the brilliant visionary work of Gebser is quite remarkable. They both are owed deep gratitude for such a priceless gift, and it's re-gifting, now more than ever needed in these shifting times.