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Jack Zaikos
is on page 37 of 516
The chapter on Parmenides and Empedocles is FASCINATING so much more interesting than I was expecting… and the knowledge of how their work was butchered by the later Plato and other philosophers adds a level of mystique if not faith in the concept of Prisca sapienta
— 19 hours, 22 min ago
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Jack Zaikos
is on page 58 of 516
Platonic section was confusing, will have to reread.
Section on Hermeticism and Gnosticism was great
— 17 hours, 29 min ago
Section on Hermeticism and Gnosticism was great
Jack Zaikos
is on page 12 of 516
I can already tell from reading three sections, the introduction and the suggested further readings page that this is an excellent introductory book. Mysticism and esotericism together are such a fascinating corner of the humanities that is so profoundly important to humanity… can’t wait to continue with this book.
— Oct 02, 2026 07:15PM