Topic: Henri Corbin

Steven Crimey explains that reality is not a physical structure but a mythic process occurring in the "imaginal realm," a concept popularized by French writer Henri Corbin. He argues that thought and logic are insufficient to reach the "real," which requires gnosis or spiritual revelation. This realm is described as more real than the physical world, which acts as a stage for eternal stories.

In the final segment of the interview, Harper encourages listeners to read more fiction and poetry rather than endless non-fiction. He recommends the works of Henri Corbin on the "imaginal world," Tom Cheetham’s interpretations, and the plays of Henrik Ibsen. Harper emphasizes that he views himself as a novelist and a curator of stories rather than a formal philosopher, urging a return to the arts to nourish the soul.