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Iamblichus and the Politics of Theurgy

Iamblichus and the Politics of Theurgy

FromPolitical Theory 101


Iamblichus and the Politics of Theurgy

FromPolitical Theory 101

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Length:
72 minutes
Released:
Apr 24, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

Alex and Benjamin talk about Iamblichus, and the strand of neo-Platonism that gets interested in theurgy. They compare Iamblichus with Plotinus. Is part of the soul in the realm of the intelligibles, or has all of it descended? The answer matters, politically. There's also some discussion of the religious politics of Emperor Julian, whose philosophical views were heavily influenced by Iamblichan ideas.
Released:
Apr 24, 2022
Format:
Podcast episode

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