Скачать или смотреть Ep 004 - Hermetecism

This Episode traces the history of the Hermetic tradition, a mystical and philosophical movement influenced by ancient Egyptian wisdom. It outlines the tradition's origins in late antiquity, its interaction with other intellectual currents such as Neoplatonism and Cabala, and its eventual decline in the 17th century, eclipsed by the rise of the scientific worldview. The author explores key figures like Marsilio Ficino, Giovanni Pico della Mirandola, and Heinrich Cornelius Agrippa who contributed to the Hermetic revival during the Renaissance. Ultimately, the text concludes that despite the tradition's waning influence, it left a lasting impact on Western thought and occult practices.

Suggested questions:
-What are the key defining elements and characteristics of the Hermetic Movement?

-How did the Hermetic Movement impact the development of European thought and society?

-What are the major points of conflict between the Hermetic Movement and the dominant intellectual currents of its time?

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