The Enchanted Christianity of Anne Conway - Woodbrooke Conway’s life offers contemporary Friends a fascinating microcosm of the theological and existential problems that captivated religious radicals and

At the end of October, I start a new course for @woodbrooke.bsky.social, exploring the life & #philosophy of the early #Quaker & #Platonist Anne Conway. Sign up below. ⚗️📚

I both agree and disagree with William Temple, the great Archbishop of Canterbury, who once remarked intriguingly:

#Aristotle had the mind of a #churchwarden.

I disagree with his jocular, pejorative implication (Temple was a #Platonist).

I agree that many churchwardens are logically sharp.

HENRY MORE 1668 ENCHIRIDION ETHICUM PRAECIPUA MORALIS PHILOSOPHIAE Platonist

#books #antiquarian #rarebooks #17thcentury #HenryMore #Cambridge #platonist #Philosophy #bookauction
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I was thinking about AI, specifically in the lens of a neo-platonic philosopher, which I try to have a toe in.

While I of course cannot speak for the dead, and I certainly am not an expert on the philosophy but I will do my best.
#platonist #AI

The Enchanted Christianity of Anne Conway - Woodbrooke Conway’s life offers contemporary Friends a fascinating microcosm of the theological and existential problems that captivated religious radicals and

Throughout November, I'm teaching a brand new course on the life and philosophy of the little known #Quaker convert and Cambridge #Platonist Anne Conway. Join me as I explore her beautiful visions of God, Chtist, and nature. 🌿🙏✨️
www.woodbrooke.org.uk/courses/the-...