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His Dark Materials

Book • 2003

Philip Pullman's "His Dark Materials" is a fantasy trilogy following Lyra Belacqua as she journeys through a parallel universe where humans are accompanied by daemon companions.

The series explores themes of free will, religious dogma, and the nature of truth.

Lyra's adventures involve encounters with witches, armored bears, and other fantastical creatures.

The trilogy's complex plot and philosophical depth have earned it critical acclaim and a devoted following.

Mentioned by

Chris Williamson

Chris Williamson

Brian McCullough

Richard Harries

Mentioned in 16 episodes

Mentioned by

Chris Williamson

as his favorite series when he was a kid.

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Mentioned by

Laurie Santos

in relation to the concept of "daimon" in Aristotle's philosophy of eudaimonia.

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Mentioned by

Chris Williamson

as an example of a childhood favorite that sparked a lifelong interest in storytelling.

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Mentioned by

Chris Williamson

in relation to self-development and the stages of conscious competence.

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Mentioned by

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as series that draws on the quality of being fully attuned to life.

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Mentioned by

Robin Sloan

as a great work of literature that uses tools for intuition.

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Mentioned by

Tim Ferriss

among his favorite fantasy authors.

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Mentioned as an example of a children's book that is also enjoyed by adults.

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Mentioned by

Laurie Santos

in relation to the concept of 'daimon' and its connection to Aristotle's idea of eudaimonia.

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Mentioned by

Chris Williamson

as an example of a book that illustrates the journey from unconscious competence to conscious competence.

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Mentioned by

Lydia Davis

in comparison to Harry Potter novels.

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Mentioned by

Tim Nash

, who reads it with Elliot and appreciates its meaty spiritual and philosophical reflection.

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Mentioned by

Mary Gaitskill

as a series she recently enjoyed reading.

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Mentioned by

Gretchen Rubin

in relation to her excitement about seeing the Northern Lights, referencing the role of the Northern Lights in Pullman's books.

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Mentioned by

Richard Harries

as a book that depicts a certain kind of God.

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Mentioned by

Brian McCullough

as a book series adapted into an HBO show.

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Mentioned by

Dante Hilliard

as a source of spiritual guidance during his youth.

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Mentioned by

Dawn Foster

as a guest on the podcast 'How I Found My Voice'.

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Mentioned as a guest on the How I Found My Voice podcast.

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