My second book talk on Truth Emerging is up: the deeper philosophical dimensions of the book, including what I call “the physics of value,” which sheds new light on the evolution of consciousness and culture. With audience Q&A. youtu.be/yqWBDLYVKDE

Philosophy has been a critical lever for social progress in almost every great cultural flowering in history. I think it can play that role again. From my talk introducing my new book, Truth Emerging: amazon.com/dp/1626986991?tag… (paid link)

Next week I'll be giving my second talk to our Zoom group on my new book: Truth Emerging: A Developmental Philosophy of Purpose and Progress. I'll considering the key philosophical innovations that empower Developmental Philosophy to serve as a lever for social progress.

The cases of books for Truth Emerging arrived today. I think the printing of the Vermeer painting turned out well.

My new book, Truth Emerging: A Developmental Philosophy of Purpose and Progress, is out now. The book shows how recent developments in science and philosophy are beginning to disclose the deeper meanings behind the evolution of nature and history. amazon.com/dp/1626986991?tag… (paid link)

My talk introducing Truth Emerging is up: the first of two on the book, for a general audience, with Q&A at the end. Why the evidence for purpose in the universe is now strong enough to take seriously. The book is available September 30. youtu.be/c4zUSRJc73s

Next Wednesday (Sept 9), I'm introducing my new book, Truth Emerging: A Developmental Philosophy of Purpose and Progress, at my monthly Zoom group—a free intro talk, 5–6:30pm MT. Join: developmentalphilosophy.org/…

New video from my monthly Zoom group (Aug 12): Ed Kelly of UVA's Division of Perceptual Studies, lead author of Irreducible Mind, on "Empirical Support for Evolutionary Panentheism." youtu.be/yxMoK3O9JYg

Tomorrow (Aug 12), 5pm MT: Edward F. Kelly—UVA professor and lead author of Irreducible Mind and Consciousness Unbound—joins my monthly Zoom group on "Empirical Support for Evolutionary Panentheism." Join my Zoom group for details: developmentalphilosophy.org/…

During the July meeting of my monthly Zoom group, I fielded “ask me anything” questions from our group members: - How can I describe this philosophy to my academically sophisticated friends? - Is progressive postmodernism a genuine stage, or just late modernism? - What will it take to make this philosophy accessible to ordinary folks? - Why isn't this group more diverse? - How do cultural stages intersect with stages of individual development? - What's your read on AI? - How does this perspective honor alternative ways of knowing? The full recording is available to watch here: youtu.be/D046z8bBMpc

I enjoyed my recent conversation with the Australian globalists, Scott Beckie, Nigel Denning, and Jordan Bakker. We had some productive disagreements. The video is now on YouTube: youtube.com/watch?v=CEFf3PHT…

The universe reveals the ubiquitous presence of cosmic mind in its *structure* (its mathematical foundations), its *function* (the ongoing emergence of something more), and its *order* (which is— amazingly—intelligible to creatures like us). And of course, there are many other unmistakable signs of cosmic mind.

The meaning of beauty is found in the way it provides a fleeting cessation of the need for further meaning.

For my July 8th Zoom group, I'm skipping the lecture and starting with a question instead: of everything in the developmental perspective, what's the one aspect you find genuinely useful? Join my Zoom group here: developmentalphilosophy.org/…

"Despite the inevitably dialectical course of our development, like a sailboat tacking back and forth against the wind, integrating pride and shame by turns can help us maintain a consistent heading toward a more perfect union."

The antithesis makes way for the synthesis. I've written on why progressive shame and traditional pride aren't irreconcilable—and what an inclusive patriotism might look like on America's 250th. Read my new article: stevemcintoshphilosophy.subs…

We’re co-convening a spiritual philosophy conference featuring some of the brightest minds of our time! futureofmeaning.org The Future of Meaning Conference | Savannah, GA | May 19–22, 2027 Under the theme “The Philosophical Renewal of Truth, Beauty, and Goodness,” this gathering brings together leading voices in philosophy, theology, and culture for four days of presentations, dialogue, fellowship, contemplation, and music. Confirmed speakers include Iain McGilchrist, Ilia Delio, John Haught, Stephen Blackwood, Steve McIntosh, Andrew M. Davis, Robert Nicastro, and more—with Robert Lawrence Kuhn, Sarah Coakley, and David Bentley Hart joining live virtually. Being held at the historic Trinity Methodist Church (built 1848), the conference includes a chamber music concert at St. John’s Episcopal Church (built 1853), and a hosted reception at Ralston College—all in Savannah’s stunning historic downtown. Early registration is $290. We expect around 150 attendees. Seats are limited, and we may sell out at the early registration price. @dr_mcgilchrist @ctr4process @CChristogenesis @CloserToTruth @RalstonCollege

My forthcoming book, Truth Emerging: A Developmental Philosophy of Purpose and Progress, is now available for preorder. Preorder here: a.co/d/03vD9kpm The book explores how developments in science and philosophy are helping disclose deeper meanings within our evolving universe, and how humanity’s purpose can be understood through the evolution of consciousness, culture, and our relationship with nature.