Come Carpentier de Gourdon, Distinguished Fellow, India Foundation, Convener, World Affairs
- Come is a distinguished fellow of the India Foundation.
- He’s a convener of world affairs of the Journal of International Issues.
Podcast
Overview
Join Come Carpentier de Gourdon, Distinguished Fellow at India Foundation, as he delves into the deep connections between Eastern and Western religious philosophies. From the ancient wisdom of the Vedas and Upanishads to modern existential dilemmas, this conversation offers fresh perspectives on karma, reincarnation, monotheism vs. polytheism, and how Indian thought can address today’s challenges. Carpentier sheds light on the significance of Advaita, unity in diversity, and the enduring impact of Indian philosophical traditions on Western intellectualism.
00:40- About Come Carpentier de Gourdon
- Come is a distinguished fellow of the India Foundation.
- He’s a convener of world affairs of the Journal of International Issues.
- He’s the author of a book titled From India to Infinity, and also of a book titled Memories of 101 Moons. And of course, he’s got many, many more publications.
13:05- What are the key philosophical contributions of the Vedic and Upanishadic texts in modern thought?
- The Vedic and Upanishadic texts helped Western intellectuals break away from religious absolutism by offering alternative views on life, humanity, and the divine.
- These texts promoted the idea of multiple spiritual paths, fostering the understanding that no single religion holds absolute truth.
- They bridged scientific inquiry and philosophical speculation, encouraging freedom from dogmatic constraints in areas like physics and biology.
20:30- What lessons can contemporary societies learn from the Indian philosophical concept of unity in diversity?
- True unity in diversity requires shared respect for fundamental laws, like natural or spiritual laws, to maintain balance.
- Diversity must have moral and ethical guidelines to prevent chaos and violence in society.
- Societies that neglect this balance risk becoming increasingly restrictive and dictatorial despite promoting freedom.
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Profile
- Come is a distinguished fellow of the India Foundation.
- He’s a convener of world affairs of the Journal of International Issues.
- He’s the author of a book titled From India to Infinity, and also of a book titled Memories of 101 Moons. And of course, he’s got many, many more publications.
