What the West Forgot | Jordan Peterson

Описание: What happens when a civilisation forgets who it is? Jordan Peterson joins James Orr to explore the metaphysical roots of the West’s decline, the enduring power of the Bible, and why recovering the sacred is now a political imperative.

See more of Jordan here: @JordanBPeterson

Episode Chapters:
00:00 Trailer
01:25 Exploring the Bible's Archetypes
02:40 The Importance of Narrative in Understanding Reality
06:11 Consciousness: Beyond Biological Reductionism
10:06 The Biblical Account of Consciousness
12:24 Material vs. Immaterial: Understanding Human Existence
14:10 The Relationship Between Time and Consciousness
15:31 The Role of Sacrifice in Civilization
19:08 The Depth of Sacrifice in Biblical Narratives
22:41 The Evolution of Sacrifice in Human Culture
29:28 Transformative Sacrifice: The Story of Abraham
35:41 The Ultimate Sacrifice: Christ's Role in Ending Sacrifice
42:41 Political Flux and Future Directions
49:04 The Gender Debate and Its Implications
51:59 Liberalism's Challenges and Future
54:08 Conservatism and Its Foundations
01:01:10 The Nature of Sacrifice and Redemption
01:15:34 Hope Amidst Challenges
01:20:33 Like & Subscribe

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This episode was recorded on 22 February 2025.

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