Philosopher Simon Critchley and Dr. Cornel West on Nihilism

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How can we find meaning in an apparently meaningless cosmos? Philosopher and author Simon Critchley weighs in on religious disappointment and nihilism, reading a section from his latest book, On Mysticism: The Experience of Ecstasy.

The author was joined by Dr. Cornel West to launch his book at Pioneer Works, and the two engaged in a special dialogue on the stuff of mystical experience.

Watch the full conversation here:

This project is supported by the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation Program in Public Understanding of Science and Technology, bridging the two cultures of science and the arts.

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