A first principle cannot come into being, for while anything that comes to be must come to be from a first principle, the latter itself cannot come to be from anything whatsoever; if it did, it would cease any longer to be a first principle. - Phaedrus 245C

The seed of (so called) #Neoplatonism, and #apophaticism thereafter:

#OTD #TDIH #March28, 1483: #BOTD: #HBD #Raphael! #RaffaelloSanzioDaUrbino #Renaissance #HighRenaissance #Art #ArtHistory #Painters #Architects #Urbino #Neoplatonism #VaticanPalace #TheSchoolOfAthens #StanzaDellaSegnatura #GreatMasters #ArtSky
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Just published: a volume in honor of the great Neoplatonism scholar Paul Kalligas! I have a piece in it about Iamblichus and Proclus and how they read Plato's Alcibiades.

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#philosophy #philsky #neoplatonism

Iamblichus And His Thought - pt 5 Between Gods and Men: The Daimonic Order

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#metaphysics #neoplatonism #daimones #iamblichus #theurgy #gods #hellenism #paganism #plato #greece #hellas

Ever wonder how ancient debates about hypostasis shape modern metaphysics? This concept of shared existence challenged Aristotle’s doctrines and paved the way for Neoplatonist thought (Plotinus, anyone?). (Q651118) #Metaphysics #Neoplatonism #Philosophy

Rob McConnell Interviews - DR. JOHN "APOLLONIUS" OPSOPAUS - Paganism, Magic and Divination John Opsopaus—often known by the name Apollonius—is a scholar, practitioner, and author whose work focuses on Paganism, classical magic, and systems of divination rooted in ancient Greek philosophical and mystical traditions. Opsopaus explores Neoplatonism, theurgy, sacred mathematics, and symbolic ritual practice, examining how ancient magical and divinatory methods were structured as disciplined spiritual sciences. His writings bridge historical scholarship and contemporary practice, presenting Pagan spirituality as an intellectually grounded tradition centered on harmony with cosmic order, ethical self-development, and philosophical understanding.

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Occult Symbols and the Minds That Drew Them. Sanjay Mohindroo

If symbols train attention and memory, who shapes the symbols we follow today, and why do we trust them? #Occult #Symbols #HiddenKnowledge #Hermeticism #SacredNumbers #Platonism #Neoplatonism #Renaissance #Baroque #History #Philosophy #Curiosity #Symbolism #Design #Ethics
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Occult Symbols and the Minds That Drew Them. Sanjay Mohindroo

If symbols train attention and memory, who shapes the symbols we follow today, and why do we trust them? #Occult #Symbols #HiddenKnowledge #Hermeticism #SacredNumbers #Platonism #Neoplatonism #Renaissance #Baroque #History #Philosophy #Curiosity #Symbolism #Design #Ethics
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#presuppositions #hyper-framework #hyper-sanity #ethics #disability #gnostic #neoplatonism #hermetic

Why did I feel at 11:17 p.m. last night that I desperately needed to buy a copy of Iamblichus's "On the Mysteries of the Egyptians, Chaldeans, and Assyrians" and had to understand theurgy? I have a problem, people. Too many books.

#neoplatonism #toomanybooks

The gods love us. They seek our illumination and seek to lead us to harmony, light, and self-awareness. #theurgy #polytheism #divineLove #neoplatonism

#LegendaryWednesday #DailySpookLore #AncientSky #BookSky #MythologySky #FolkloreSky #OccultSky #SorcerySky #MagicSky #Mythology #Folklore #Occult #Sorcery #Kabbalah #Hermeticism #Neoplatonism #CorneliusAgrippa

#MarcusTulliusCicero was born on #ThisDayInHistory in 106 BCE. Cicero's eclectic mix of #Neoplatonism, #Scepticism, & #Stoicism is interesting to philosophers, and his innovative mastery of #Latin helped to launch the #Renaissance once his work was reintroduced by #Petrarch.

A happy way to begin the new year! John Vervaeke and I explore what #Dante and #WilliamBlake celebrate. #Neoplatonism #participation #synchronicity
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A tranquil garden scene with lush green foliage, moss-covered stones, and a calm pond. Centered on a translucent panel is the quote: “What we plant in the soil of contemplation, we shall reap in the harvest of action.” Below the quote is the name Meister Eckhart. At the bottom left is the Humanism Church logo, showing a stylized human figure above an open book. At the bottom right is the text: humanism.church.

Contemplation is more than just meditation or an escape from daily routine. Our considered thoughts inform our considered actions. #MeisterEckhart #Philosophy #Neoplatonism #Humanism #HumanismChurch

The author here focuses more on the historiopolitical aspects of the battle between #Neoplatonism and Christianity.

"Entropy requires defiance"
#music #gnostic #neoplatonism

If you want to explore more hidden metaphysics, ancient philosophy, and the esoteric structures behind existence…

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#CrypticChronicles #Neoplatonism #OccultMysteries

If you’re ready to explore how these ancient metaphysical systems still influence modern magic, esotericism, and even paranormal phenomena…
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#CrypticChronicles #OccultPhilosophy #Neoplatonism

Augustinianism reshaped Christian thought by blending Neoplatonism with theology. Augustine’s “Confessions” challenged Greco-Roman philosophy, sparking debates on grace and free will that still echo today. (Q1651445) #Neoplatonism #GraceVsFreeWill #ChristianPhilosophy

The cosmos is alive — radiant with meaning.
🌌 Neoplatonism fuels Wicca, Paganism & Hermeticism.
Let’s explore its power together:
📍 Kolonitz Beisl, Wien
📅 Oct 22, 18:00–21:00
🎤 Lecture + Pub Moot
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#WesternMysteryTradition #Neoplatonism

This meme succinctly captures a history of how philosophy influenced mysticism and religion in antiquity. Neo-Platonism connects to Christianity through practices like contemplative prayer and through similar early-Trinitarian thought.

#Christian #Philosophy #Catholic #Judaism #Islam #NeoPlatonism

“Renaissance magus” Marsilio Ficino said: All things are full of God.
🌌 Let’s explore his Neoplatonic vision at our next Pub Moot:
📍 Kolonitz Beisl, Wien
📅 Oct 22, 18:00–21:00
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#Ficino #Neoplatonism #LivingCosmos

Plotinus and the Neoplatonists A Brief History of the Platonic School of Late Antiquity

#Neoplatonism, the school of philosophy and #theology championed by a few wise men and women, was a jewel among those gifts from late antiquity. And it all came together under the quill of a Greek-speaking Egyptian named #Plotinus. Link in the comments.

#lateantiquity #iamblichus #proclus

The Mystical Legacy of Orpheus The Sublime Musician, Bard & Prophet of Ancient Greece

His music was so beautiful that it was said to have charmed wild animals, enticed trees and rocks to dance, and calmed the stormy seas. Read more about divine Orpheus in this issue of Classics Tutor.
#orphism #neoplatonism #greekreligion #mythology

The Toys of Dionysos Ritual Objects of the Orphic Mysteries

In today's FREE edition of Classics Tutor, read about the mysterious playthings which helped initiates develop their spirituality over the course of a millennium, and continue to be the source of inspiration for contemporary students of the mysteries. #orphism #neoplatonism #dionysus

Before I go, a couple of recent purchases. Robert Place's work is incredible and I'd been waiting a while to buy these. The journey inwards takes preparation, discipline and focus.

#robertmplace #alchemy #tarot #hermeticism #neoplatonism #magic

4/10 Plotin radicalizes apophatic ontology, positing the One as beyond being and thought. His triadic structure (One, Nous, Soul) frames reality as an emanation from an ineffable source, influencing later negative theology. #Neoplatonism #Plotin

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Our Souls Have Plenty of Time

Paraphrased Origen (who with Plotinus of Neoplatonism, was a co-student of Ammonius Sacca). God—or The One—doesn’t just care about the short time we live on Earth - maybe 60 or 70 years. The One values our souls forever because The One lives forever. The One […]

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A peek into an old working concept (not current incarnation), philosophy-based not ethics.

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