Along the lines of the Simplicius passage I mentioned in my January update, today, my Discover Weekly updated. One of the pieces, "What Fills the Gap" (Will Cady) features passages from an Alan Watts lecture — Part 2 of "Out of Your Mind." https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cmT3t2Kdr3I There's a lot of Phaedrus and Timaeus energy here, especially in … Continue reading “At first the soul was united with the Gods …”
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Commonplace Book: Proclus, Hermias
I haven't done a Commonplace Book post in a while, so here's another one. First, I have a book recommendation: If you like my commonplace book posts, which are heavy on Platonism and especially Proclus right now because that's who I'm reading, you will love Chlup's Proclus: An Introduction. There is a lower-priced paperback or … Continue reading Commonplace Book: Proclus, Hermias
Eumenideia 699.3
The Eumenideia starts at sundown on 20 February this year (27 Anthesterion). Before I get meandering, here are the basics: Make some cakes. They can have many humps; they can be smooth on top. It depends on whether you are working with something that holds its shape. I steam soft rice cakes and drizzle honey … Continue reading Eumenideia 699.3
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