Forwarded from Library of Magi ๐
"On the General Science of Mathematics is the third of four surviving works out of ten by Iamblichus (c. 245 CEโearly 320s) on the Pythagoreans. He thought the Pythagoreans had treated mathematics as essential for drawing the human soul upwards to higher realms described by Plato, and downwards to understand the physical cosmos, the products of arts and crafts and the order required for an ethical life.
His Pythagorean treatises use edited quotation to re-tell the history of philosophy, presenting Plato and Aristotle as passing on the ideas invented by Pythagoras and his early followers. Although his quotations tend to come instead from Plato and later Pythagoreanising Platonists, this re-interpretation had a huge impact on the Neoplatonist commentators in Athens. Iamblichus' cleverness, if not to the same extent his re-interpretation, was appreciated by the commentators in Alexandria."
His Pythagorean treatises use edited quotation to re-tell the history of philosophy, presenting Plato and Aristotle as passing on the ideas invented by Pythagoras and his early followers. Although his quotations tend to come instead from Plato and later Pythagoreanising Platonists, this re-interpretation had a huge impact on the Neoplatonist commentators in Athens. Iamblichus' cleverness, if not to the same extent his re-interpretation, was appreciated by the commentators in Alexandria."
Forwarded from Orthodox Ramblings
Good article by Edward Feser that covers the concept of the One and apophatic theology within Neoplatonism and relates it to Taoism, interesting read.
https://edwardfeser.blogspot.com/2021/09/lao-tzus-negative-theology.html?m=1
https://edwardfeser.blogspot.com/2021/09/lao-tzus-negative-theology.html?m=1
Blogspot
Lao Tzuโs negative theology
Among the most interesting things about Chinese philosopher Lao Tzu (fl. 6 th century B.C.) is that he did not exist. Or at least, thatโs ...
Forwarded from Ghost of de Maistre
Substack
๐๐๐ ๐ฟ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐ฒ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐ ๐๐ ๐ธ๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐๐
Iamblichus of Apamea made a list of 12 Platonic Dialogues which have one go from initiate to master based on the Virtues which he believed were in a hierarchy of 7 virtues: Hieratic/Theurgic, Paradigmatic, Contemplative, Purificatory, Political, Ethical,โฆ
Forwarded from Ghost of de Maistre
"The Sage sees things very differently from the average man; neither ordinary experiences nor pains and sorrows, whether touching himself or others, pierce to the inner hold. To allow them any such passage would be a weakness in our soul." - ๐๐ฅ๐จ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐ฎ๐ฌ, "๐๐ง๐ง๐๐๐๐ฌ"
๐ฅ3
The time may come soon when aristocrats of the soul have no choice but to retire to their country villas. The villa is the fertile hearth of the family, the virile seat of the patriarch, an altar plowed and cut and worked out of Earth to reflect the beauty and order of Heaven. The humble cabin in the woods is plenty enough for the true aristocrat to live well and prosper. All the treasures of the mansions of the city cannot match the wealth of the well-intentioned homestead.
Forwarded from Der Schattige Wald ๐ฌ๐ฑ
In all seriousness, for tough times ahead I think these are some of the best books on the topic if you want to be prepared. Include home remedies, first aid, local gardening, general construction, general household repair, vehicle and equipment repair manuals, and something like The Encyclopedia of Country Living.
The least talked about aspect is always clothing and bedding. Get good quality, and have a complete sewing kit, everything from fine needles to an awl.
All the other stuff is easy to find, watch Karamat Wilderness and Survival Russia for good info. City Prepper and Cody Lundin if you're focusing on urban (Lundin can be an annoying hippie, but good info like mentally preparing your wife and kids, having board games, and other things you may not think of).
The least talked about aspect is always clothing and bedding. Get good quality, and have a complete sewing kit, everything from fine needles to an awl.
All the other stuff is easy to find, watch Karamat Wilderness and Survival Russia for good info. City Prepper and Cody Lundin if you're focusing on urban (Lundin can be an annoying hippie, but good info like mentally preparing your wife and kids, having board games, and other things you may not think of).
๐1
Forwarded from Solitary Individual
There is a vale which none hath seen,
Where foot of man has never been,
Such as here lives with toil and strife,
An anxious and a sinful life.
There every virtue has its birth,
Ere it descends upon the earth,
And thither every deed returns,
Which in the generous bosom burns.
There love is warm, and youth is young,
And poetry is yet unsung.
For Virtue still adventures there,
And freely breathes her native air.
And ever, if you hearken well,
You still may hear its vesper bell,
And tread of high-souled men go by,
Their thoughts conversing with the sky.
[Rumors from an Aeolian Harp - Henry David Thoreau]
Where foot of man has never been,
Such as here lives with toil and strife,
An anxious and a sinful life.
There every virtue has its birth,
Ere it descends upon the earth,
And thither every deed returns,
Which in the generous bosom burns.
There love is warm, and youth is young,
And poetry is yet unsung.
For Virtue still adventures there,
And freely breathes her native air.
And ever, if you hearken well,
You still may hear its vesper bell,
And tread of high-souled men go by,
Their thoughts conversing with the sky.
[Rumors from an Aeolian Harp - Henry David Thoreau]
โค1