Season 25

Art delights us, but how and why? What makes art transcendent and how does the art-transcendence nexus engage the mind? Explore art, appreciate art, with cognitive science, neuroscience, philosophy of art, philosophy of mind, philosophy of religion, art history, theology, sociology, and more. Art Seeking Understanding is a long-term strategy and program of the Templeton Religion Trust.

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What is the three-way relationship among mind, art, and transcendence? What is it about art that can elicit the sense of transcendence, going beyond the self, bursting the...

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Can We Explore Transcendence Via Art and Mind?

Episode 1

Season 25

26:47

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Understanding the nature of transcendence requires careful experimentation and innovative ways to reveal essence and tease out aspects of aesthetics. What are key...

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Toward a Cognitive Science of Transcendence

Episode 2

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Many belief systems, religions in particular, use art for promoting their messages and furthering their missions. What makes art so effective in building and solidifying...

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Can Art Affect Belief Systems?

Episode 3

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Almost all religions use art in their sacred spaces and many use art forms in their worship rituals. Certainly, there is powerful social cohesion at work. Can cross-religion...

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Can Art Harmonize Diverse Religions?

Episode 4

Season 25

26:47

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