A Lecture by Jonathan Pageau: The Symbolic World | EP 206

Our friend @JonathanPageau gave a lecture on the conceptual structure of Genesis for an event that was orchestrated by the Montreal Jung Society. Jordan felt that this lecture would serve as a wonderful adjunct to his biblical series, also on Genesis, featured on this channel.

Event Title: The Symbolic World - a lecture by Jonathan Pageau

Event Description: “Meaning is showing itself to no longer be an overlay to an arbitrary world of phenomena, but rather the very pattern of reality.

Through the questions of emergence, attention and consciousness which have been permeating so many fields in the recent past, the reality of pattern, ritual and image have also come to the fore. Meaning is showing itself, in a burgeoning post-secular age, as no longer only a subjective overlay to an arbitrary world of phenomena, but rather the very pattern of reality itself. In this frame we come to realize that the archetypal truths are not mostly biological and mental constructs in humans; they are firstly the inescapable patterning of the indefinite potential of the world as it encounters intelligence.”

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[JonathanPageau]

Thanks so much for this opportunity, Jordan. It was such a wonderful surprise to first of all see you in the public, and then engage with you during the Q&A. You are definitely part of what pushed me to keep my edge on for the whole discussion.

[orythesaint]

For 25 years, I was your average village atheist. I felt so proud of my cartoonish 'man-in-the-sky' arguments and small-minded use of the word "God." After reading and watching Jordan, Jonathan Pageau, Matthieu Pageau, Vervaeke, and Paul VanderKlay, I realized I had lived a life oriented towards God my entire life. I simply didn't know what our ancestors meant by that word. I now feel like a participant in life, no longer an observer. The world, beautiful and harsh, has a glow to it that I can only describe as God's grace.

Thank you all for stepping out and speaking on God when it was so easily dismissed and shouted down. Thank you for keeping the candle flame alive and passing it as best as you can to the rest of us.

[AJ-medg]

I see the world differently because of Jonathan.

[rolandguilford]

Having been dragged to church as a child to be told I was going to hell for my disbelief, I never thought there'd become a time where I voluntarily subject myself to lectures about religion. Thank you Jordan Peterson for helping me glean so much value from the biblical texts, for helping shape my understanding of the world and for pointing me in the direction of great people like Jonathan Pageau.

[educationofacountry]

I’m a mother and focus on only increasing the understanding of the world for my children so they can remain true to their goodness already in them. This discussion is astounding and I hope to remain pursuant of virtue.

[vasilii]

65 year old Cradle Orthodox, from my parents, grandparents. So happy you've posted this, Dr. Peterson. Thank you. Many years of health to you.

[ChristianHada]

Jordan opened my eyes to religion and Christianity. Jonathan has helped open my heart to Christ. Symbolism has helped me commit to the biblical scriptures.

[orenalbertmeisel]

Really cool to see Pageau featured here. Hopefully this will give him, his work and his YouTube channel more exposure

[JustActNormal]

I would die happy if I could have conversations like this on the regular

[kevinh]

Johnathan and Mathieu have done so much to remove the scales from my eyes to the symbolism that surrounds me. It's beautiful to understand the world in such a way.

[damienlecoultre]

Hey jordan, big fan here from argentina. Your book help me go through the most difficult moment of my life, when my mother died, my family disappeared, I was left without work and without being able to eat. I spent 1 year and a half surviving as I could but something as simple as make your bed and tidy up your room, made great achievements and today I am in another place, much better and I know where I do not want to return!

thaanks!

[NoMoreKings]

Jordan, I really hope you can get back into doing more of your biblical series. I remember you said that was something you wanted as well.

[victorborbalima]

Jonathan is such a blessing, glad to see him on this channel

[michaelbedell]

I literally sent this to all my students (I teach catholic high school theology) and said "this is everything I have been trying to teach. Watch this"

[cheryl-leeholt]

As a mathematician, I had just identified creation as fractals. Perfect timing to hear this.

[abbylynn]

My whole family always prays for you. Thank you for what you do, it really matters and it changes lives. Love you Jordan

[FindingTheNarrative]

I've been trying to walk in the steps of Peterson and Pageau and revisit the Bible through a narrative perspective. I think it's one of the hardest things a person of orthodoxy can do, but I do express a deep appreciation for this approach.

[GrimrDirge]

Pageau is an absolutely brilliant thinker.

[adrianaferrari]

Jonathan is absolutely amazing, I stil can’t believe we can watch this for free. Thank you so much!!

[germanfloze]

I got to the end of this video at 1am, this kept me awake as if I was watching an action movie! Didn't want it to end. Thanks for sharing!