22 videos about philosophy

A Shift from "Me" to “We”

Charity Focus founder Nipun Mehta comments on how modern culture makes people think they need to acquire things in order to feel complete and recalls the ancient idea that in giving you are fulfilled.

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A Strand in the Collective Quilt

Charity Focus founder Nipun Mehta explains how, when you see yourself connected to all life, you can't help but express your joy.

(1:33)

A Tribe the Size of the Entire World

Laboratory scientist Dean Radin suggests that civilization is going through a developmental stage.

(2:15)

Addressing the Issue of Poverty

Arabinda Basu, philosopher and scholar of Sri Aurobindo, suggests that the current problems of humanity can only be resolved by a new collective knowledge, which is "more harmonious, sees the reasons for conflict, and sees how to resolve the conflict."

(7:11)

An Attitude of Service

Environmentalist and artist Juan Manuel Carrion answers our question about his core message with a heartfelt appeal to live life in service to creation.

(2:32)

Becoming Conscious Through Our Senses

Groundbreaking scholar of pre-Socratic philosophy Peter Kingsley describes the sensory awakening at the root of Empedocles' writings.

(4:04)

Complete Interview

Groundbreaking scholar of pre-Socratic philosophy Peter Kingsley emphasizes the sacred role of Western civilization in global oneness, drawing from his personal experiences

(18:53)

Diversity of Life, Unity of Spirit 

Arabinda Basu, philosopher and scholar of Sri Aurobindo, explains that an inner consciousness of unity will in turn allow for greater understanding of the multiplicity of life. He says, "We must address the problem of diversity on the basis of unity, which is spiritual."

(2:36)

Finding Unity in Everyday Life

Arabinda Basu, philosopher and scholar of Sri Aurobindo, explains that a basic fundamental spiritual discipline (yoga) can bring about a centralization of the diverse tendencies of one's nature.

(1:48)

Importance of Spiritual Unity

According to Arabinda Basu, philosopher and scholar of Sri Aurobindo, if there is spiritual unity, then there is diversity of life without conflict. Our capacity to respond/connect to/with experiences outside of our culture (like music for example) is proof to Basu of our ability to recognize this underlying unity, and therefore value the multiplicity of life.

(2:34)

Resistance to Change

Arabinda Basu, philosopher and scholar of Sri Aurobindo, explains that man is a high being capable of evolving to very high states of consciousness, but that there is individual and collective resistance to change. According to the philosophy of Sri Aurobindo, in order for any real change to take place, spiritual unity must be present and all current mental molds must be broken.

(4:03)

Selfishness is the Root Cause

Tibetan Buddhist monk and scholar Geshe Kalsang Damdul la explains that on both global and individual scales self-centeredness underlies conflict and suffering.

(1:41)

The Philosophy of Science

Laboratory scientist Dean Radin explains that scientists are not typically trained in the philosophy or history of science, nor do they think on a daily basis about how the particular thing they'r

(2:01)

The Risk of Discovering Something New

Groundbreaking scholar of pre-Socratic philosophy Peter Kingsley describes how traditions and institutions of learning very rarely want to discover something truly new.

(2:31)

The Roots of Oneness in Western Civilization

Groundbreaking scholar of pre-Socratic Greek philosophy Peter Kingsley reminds us that foundations of Western civilization

(2:37)

The Values of Charity Focus

Charity Focus founder Nipun Mehta talks about the values behind his organization, like selfless volunteering and focusing on small things, which allowed his team to discover the power of many.

(6:29)

Two Views

For actor Cliff Curtis, the notion of oneness evokes both suspicion and hope. Politically and economically, oneness has been used to justify the elimination of diversity.

(3:08)

Ubuntu: Part 1

Former South African Deputy Minister of Health Nozizwe Madlala-Routledge describes the concept of Ubuntu, or a spirit of sharing.

(5:53)

Ubuntu: Part 2

Former South African Deputy Minister of Health Nozizwe Madlala-Routledge talks about our responsibility to look after the planet and to carry forward positive values.

(3:07)

Waking the Sleeping Soul of Humanity

Arabinda Basu, philosopher and scholar of Sri Aurobindo, defines yoga as an organ of knowledge that helps develop one's inner consciousness. He explains that this knowledge comes from spiritual practices, which help reveal the underlying unity at the root of all humanity, and that this knowledge of unity then allows for all the diversity and complexities of nature.

(7:39)

Who are We?

Environmentalist and artist Juan Manuel Carrion explains that, since the essence of the human being is common to all, the philosophical question, who am I? starts with the wrong premise.

(4:53)

Why Not?

Actor Cliff Curtis asks, If a small group of English could change the world through colonization, what would happen if humanity as a whole decided to choose a different course?

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