I love doing hybrid concepts. pluralistic vitalism looked intriguing:
“Here is a list of religious and philosophical theories and worldviews that may be compatible with pluralistic vitalism, presented as a single sentence with comma-separated words:”
Holism, panentheism, animism, deep ecology, process philosophy, integral theory, Taoism, Zen Buddhism, Sufism, Kabbalah, neo-paganism, shamanism, Gnosticism, mysticism, perennialism, humanism, transpersonal psychology, ecofeminism, postmodernism, constructivism, poststructuralism, deconstructionism, pragmatism, critical theory, hermeneutics, phenomenology, existentialism, feminism, queer theory, liberation theology, interfaith dialogue, non-dualism, New Age spirituality, esotericism, metaphysical spirituality.
oh interesting. If I add “anti-reductionism”:
“Existentialism, Holism, Process Philosophy, Postmodernism, Pragmatism, Deep Ecology, Critical Theory, Feminism, Integral Theory, Constructivism, Phenomenology, Transpersonal Psychology, Non-dualism, Participatory Epistemology, Complex Systems Theory.”
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OK TRYING to really pinpoint my position on pluralism… comparing pluralism as an epistemological framework vspluralism as a methodological framework… this is in contrast to it as an ontological framework.. but I will also do the others. pt 1
| pluralism from a | Epistemological Framework | Methodological Framework |
| Definition | A way of understanding knowledge that acknowledges multiple valid perspectives or ways of knowing | A way of conducting research or inquiry that incorporates multiple methods or approaches |
| Focus | The nature of knowledge and truth, and how we come to know things | The process of conducting research or inquiry, and the various methods and tools used |
| Goal | To better understand the nature of knowledge and to incorporate multiple perspectives into our understanding of the world | To conduct research or inquiry in a way that is comprehensive and incorporates diverse perspectives |
| Application | Relevant to many areas of study, including philosophy, social sciences, and humanities | Primarily used in research and inquiry, but also relevant to decision-making, problem-solving, and policy development |
| Example theorists | William James, John Dewey, Isaiah Berlin | Gloria Anzaldúa, Laurel Richardson, Carolyn Ellis |
| Key concepts | Plurality, diversity, multiple perspectives, relativism, tolerance, open-mindedness | Reflexivity, positionality, multiple methodologies, triangulation, mixed methods, interdisciplinarity |
| Potential criticisms | Could be seen as relativistic or as rejecting the possibility of objective truth | Could be seen as lacking a coherent theoretical framework or as overly reliant on methodology
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