*Should a theory of consciousness be judged only by whether it is true, or also by what it allows us to understand and do?*
Jeffrey Mishlove argues that metaphysical theories may resist ordinary tests of truth, making their pragmatic value important as well. Yet when comparing the major alternatives, he leans toward idealism and an expansive view of the collective unconscious.
0:00 Truth Value vs. Pragmatic Value
2:22 Does Usefulness Have Anything to Do With Truth?
5:17 Why Search for Theories We Cannot Prove?
7:23 Why Mishlove Leans Toward Idealism
8:21 How Far Does the Collective Unconscious Extend?
*Jeffrey Mishlove* is a parapsychologist with a PhD from the University of California, Berkeley, and Host and Producer of the New Thinking Allowed YouTube channel. The channel features over 1,500 videos exploring psychology, philosophy, health, science, spirituality, parapsychology, and the paranormal.
*More from Jeffrey Mishlove on Closer To Truth:*
* Closer To Truth: The Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFJr3pJl27pLLkP0kHQKL9nZh35UkgkR_
* Understanding Consciousness – Closer To Truth – Core Topic: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFJr3pJl27pJKWEUWv9X56y_ut3xwFDv1
* Mishlove’s Beyond-The-Brain Filtered, Survival Consciousness: https://loc.closertotruth.com/theory/mishlove-s-beyond-the-brain-filtered-survival-consciousness
* Near-Death Experiences, Survival, Past Lives: https://loc.closertotruth.com/theory/near-death-experiences-survival-past-lives
* Closer To Truth contributors: https://closertotruth.com/contributor/jeffrey-mishlove/
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