Author: Andrew Taggart
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Philosophical Improv no. 10: Inquiring is no Longer a Luxury
Since Episode 9 on self-surrender, we’ve been making the slow turn to Part III: the path of radiant living. In this episode, I provide a brief sketch of the art of philosophical inquiry. This subject is discussed at greater length in my book, The Art of Inquiry, a copy of which can be ordered here.…
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Philosophical Improv no. 9: Self-surrender
In this episode, I describe the moment in which one is awakened to the idea of self-transformation. That awakening I call ‘self-surrender.’ So far, the series of episodes is divided into 3 sets: the nature of radiant living (Episodes 1-6), the relevance of radiance for our time (Episodes 7 and 8), and the path of radiant…
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The danger of solipsism and New Age occultism
During morning meditation, I said silently, ‘I am seeking that place of quiet calm. A voice replied, ‘You must have other reasons for seeking the place of quiet calm apart from that of ‘simply feeling good.” The self, ostensibly fleeing itself, finds itself again. Solipsism is indeed a grave danger for anyone engaged in the practice…
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Philosophical Improv no. 8: Why Radiance Matters
In Episodes 1-6, I spoke about the nature of radiance. In the last episode, I suggested that we are living in unsettled time. In this one, I seek to provide clues for why radiance may turn out to be the most excellent way of being for our time. These episodes are attempts to think aloud.…
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Philosophical Improv no. 7: Our Unsettled Time
In Episodes 1-6, I spoke about the nature of radiance. In this episode and in the next, I seek to show that radiance is the most excellent way of being for our time. In my forthcoming book, Radiance: An Essay for Unsettled Time, I discuss the important connection between goodness and beauty.
Andrew Taggart, Ph.D. 