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Foundations in the Study of Magic, Part 2: Philosophy
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Foundations in the Study of Magic, Part 2: Philosophy

Philosophical Foundations
Created byR.A. Priddle
Last updated 8/2021
English

What you'll learn

  • History of Philosophy

Course content

5 sections5 lectures54m total length
  • Introduction3:08

    Trace a second major approach to studying magic through Hellenistic religiosity and Western philosophy, the love of wisdom, and core questions about existence, knowledge, values, reason, mind, and language.

Requirements

  • Reading at an Undergraduate level

Description

In Part 2 of the Foundations in the Study of Magic series you will discover the philosophical foundations  and traditions responsible for the development of magical traditions  int eh middle ages through tot he modern period but western civilization in general.  Starting with the Presocratics, learn about the development of  Greek philosophy and the formation of the basis for science for centuries.  Discover how  the classical Philosophers (Socrates, Plato, and Aristotle) laid the foundation for political philosophy and western inquiry for centuries.  Lastly  start the journey to uncover the mysteries of Hermeticism and Neoplatonism and how it influenced magical practices.

Who this course is for:

  • People interested in learning about the foundations of magic and western esotericism.