Neoplatonism and Hermeticism in Western Esotericism - Seminar

This exciting lecture / seminar is dedicated to Ancient Greece's contribution to Western Esotericism, in particular Neoplatonism and Hermeticism: These are two of the three key pillars upon which Western Esoteric thought rests. Sasha Chaitow introduces neoplatonism's and hermeticism's key concepts. She examines their ideas of the soul and human existence in relation to the divine and to nature -- then explores the subtle differentiations between the philosophical and religious approaches. Both movement are placed in their historical context, so allow them to be understood against the background of their societies.

How it works. Before the seminar date (18 January)  you will listen to Dr Sasha Chaitow's pre-recorded lecture and read through some source texts, both of which will be emailed to you in the preceding week. When  you join the online 2.5-hour seminar, you will be discussing in small groups in Zoom 'breakout rooms' and also sharing with the…