“Logic and emotion. Language and image. Discipline and instinct. In his classic 1930 novel, Narcissus and Goldmund, Herman Hesse captures the essence of the duality of the human spirit.” – J Corbett
But while this duality is everywhere evident within us and those around us, is there a higher level of consciousness that combines both Narcissus’ and Goldmunds’ strengths? Is that the answer to the problems posed by fear, authority and tyranny? This month Tjeerd Andringa of the University of Groningen joins James for another fascinating dissection of a classic piece of literature.
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Show Notes
- Interview 776 – Tjeerd Andringa on Geopolitics and Cognition
- Interview 970 – Tjeerd Andringa on Conspiracy and Falsifiability
- Interview 969 – Roundtable with Groningen Students
- GeopoliticsAndCognition.com
- William Perry: Forms of Ethical and Intellectual Development in the College Years