IGPP Talk mit Prof. Dr. Karl-Stéphan Bouthillette

Revisiting Philosophical Yoga:
The Other-Worldly Gnostic Turn Toward Introversion, Asociality, and Arationality

In this talk, I explore philosophical perspectives from Indian gnostic traditions that provide a fresh lens on the very nature of philosophizing. These traditions challenge conventional thinking on philosophy, both in academic and counselling contexts, by questioning standard methods and expected results. Central to this discussion is the often-misunderstood concept of ‘other-worldliness,’ which is frequently interpreted as an escape from reality or a stance ‘against’ the world. However, I reinterpret it as a therapeutic metaphor that signals a crucial shift in perspective, one that occurs through the ritual-like process of ‘inner’ purification inherent in philosophizing. This shift, I argue, by fostering detachment and equanimity, opens the door to a transformative re-engagement with the ‘world-as-it-is,’ challenging the conventions of the ‘world-as-it-appears.’
Dr. Karl-Stéphan Bouthillette

Assistant Professor, Department of Philosophy (DoP)
Coordinator of the Centre for Therapeutic Philosophy (CTP)

Moderation: Krisha Kops

Wir veranstalten monatlich ein themenbezogenes Diskussionsforum und zwar an jedem ersten Mittwoch im Monat von 19h30 bis 21h (mit Ausnahme der Sommermonate).

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