Iamblichus, Theurgy and The Body | Professor Gregory Shaw
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Exploring the Relationship Between Iamblichus, Theurgy, and Tantra
The chapter delves into the reception of a book on Hellenic Tantra and its comparison to Theurgy, highlighting tensions within Neoplatonism and Tantra regarding the approach to transcendence. The speaker shares their personal journey from practicing yoga to discovering the Western philosophical tradition through Platonic writings, reflecting on experiences of altered states during chanting and embracing Iamblichus' views on theurgy for achieving wholeness and engaging with the world creatively.
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