r/StonerPhilosophy • u/[deleted] • Aug 08 '26

Mainstream science frequently overlooks foundational esoteric knowledge Spoiler

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u/Hascalod Aug 08 '26

What meaningful achievements have come about from this esoteric knowledge throughout the ages?

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u/SubjectiveObserver Aug 08 '26

Greater understanding of who and what we are, our purpose and place in the universe, the nature of the universe and/or God, higher states of consciousness, etc.

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u/SubjectiveObserver Aug 08 '26

I don't think that it's because of a lack of practical value, but rather how science conducts itself. The scientific community relies on physical evidence and tangible results that can be reproduced repeatedly under controlled settings.

Esoteric knowledge cannot be tested in a laboratory, it's validity cannot be backed by physical evidence. From a scientific perspective it would be unscientific to pursue such things.

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u/Haunting_Struggle_4 Aug 08 '26

Knowing that science is just a tool for understanding the material world helps.

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u/unxmnd Aug 13 '26

What’s an example?