

Gregory Shaw on the Phenomenology of Iamblichean Theurgy
Apr 20, 2022
Professor Gregory Shaw discusses the concept of Theurgy and its importance in late-antique philosophy. The podcast explores personal experiences with spiritual development, the accessibility of Platonist teachings, and the story of Yamblokus and his supernatural abilities. It also delves into the symbolical language used in Porphyry's 'On the Cave of the Nymphs' and the paradox of the immortal soul.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Personal Journey and Discoveries
02:14 • 8min
Accessibility and Authenticity in Platonist Teachings
10:05 • 2min
Yamblokus and the Miracle at the Hot Springs
12:10 • 6min
The Symbolical Language of Porphyry's 'On the Cave of the Nymphs'
18:38 • 14min
The Paradox of the Immortal Soul
32:21 • 14min