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Is Marxism Gnostic? Responding To Jordan Peterson | Miguel Conner

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CHAPTER

Unraveling Misconceptions about Gnosticism

The chapter corrects misconceptions about Gnosticism by analyzing claims made by Jordan Peterson and James Lindsay. It differentiates Gnosticism from Marxism and postmodernism, exploring its exotopian nature rather than a pursuit of social utopia. The conversation delves into the origins of Gnosticism, its evolution from shamanistic roots, and its altruistic focus on healing and spiritual transformation.

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