• Stew and Tony Discuss The Axial Period in History

  • Oct 16 2023
  • Length: 30 mins
  • Podcast

Stew and Tony Discuss The Axial Period in History

  • Summary

  • We're taking a journey through history and culture today. We'll be delving into the fascinating concept of the Axial Age, a pivotal period in human history from 900 BCE to 200 BCE, where major civilizations like China, India, the Near East, and Greece were bursting with intellectual activity. They were asking profound questions about the nature of reality and the meaning of life, and we'll be uncovering some of their remarkable answers.

     

    As we traverse the landscapes of ancient Greek and Indian philosophies, we'll see how these thinkers shifted their focus from appeasing gods through rituals to exploring internal moral values and rational ethics. This evolution has had a profound and lasting impact on humanity's understanding of ethics, morality, psychology, and consciousness studies.

     

    And if that's not enough to pique your interest, Stew will unravel the power of writing and rhyme in oral traditions, and Tony will emphasize the importance of recognizing the blurred lines between historical periods and the continued relevance of ancient questions in our contemporary world. We'll trace the shift from oral traditions to written records, where personal moral principles took center stage.

     

    Lastly, we'll tie it all together as we discuss how the Axial Age relates to modern education and explore the limitations of historical records. You won't want to miss this one, folks!

     

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