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Vatican II as Hyperobject

Vatican II as Hyperobject

Why a strange concept from the mind of an Environmental philosopher might help us make sense of the forever wars

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Apr 26, 2024
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I was thinking about Hyperobjects on my pre-dawn jog this morning.

As one does.

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A hyperobject is an idea that is so massive, so all-encompassing, so spread out that you can’t quite encompass it.

But you know it’s real.

Approaching the hyperobject — Dr. Danielle Barrios-O'Neill

Christopher Morton, an environmental philosop…

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