10. Immanence in Science and Cosmology: The Rejection of Transcendence From the earliest philosophical inquiries to modern cosmology, a recurring theme emerges: the universe can be understood and explained through principles residing within it rather than decrees imposed from beyond. While many Western religious traditions posit a transcendent Creator, numerous thinkers — ancient philosophers, modern scientists, and intermediaries like the Stoics — have gravitated toward a view that is more immanent. In such frameworks, divinity, rationality, and ultimate meaning are embedded in the cosmos, reflecting a shift away from anthropomorphic gods and external authorities, and toward intrinsic order and self-regulating processes. 10.1 The Milesian Revolution: Rooting Explanation in Nature In 6th-century BCE Ionia, the Milesian philosophers — Thales, Anaximander, and Anaximenes — rejected mythical explanations governed by gods who intervened arbitrarily in human affairs. Instead, they sought ar...
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Immanent Providence vs. Transcendental Paranoia Exploring Theological Paradigms and Their Impact on Human Psychology and Society Sergio Montes Navarro 86 min read · Nov 27, 2024 Dedicated to Carl Sagan Table of Contents Introduction Immanent Pronoia: Integration with the Divine Transcendental Paranoia: Separation from the Divine Comparative Analysis: Immanence vs. Transcendence The Shift in Early Christianity Transcendental Theology: Divinity Beyond the Cosmos The Devaluation of the Material World in Transcendental Theological Models Stoic Providence or Cosmic Pronoia Immanent Time and Changism in Contrast with Transcendental Models Immanent Science and Cosmology: Rejecting Transcendence Immanent vs. Transcendental Epistemologies — From Parmenides to IAWR Modern Implications and Applications Immanence’s Eminence Appendix A: From Inmanent to Transcendental Freedom Appendix B: Stoic Freedom: Integration into the Divine Rational Order Appendix C: Carl Sagan and the Call for an Imman...