

The Esoteric Aristotle, Part I
4 snips Jul 11, 2018
Explore the esoteric afterlife of Aristotle, Plato's greatest student, and his significant influence on Western esotericism. Delve into Aristotle's multifaceted character, his association with esotericism, and his dichotomy of exoteric and esoteric knowledge. Discover the absorption of Aristotle's work by late antiquity Platonists and the esoteric approach to reading Aristotle's writings, aiming to conceal the mysteries of higher philosophy from the general public.
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Introduction
00:00 • 2min
Exploring Aristotle: From Philosophical Roots to Esoteric Influence
02:24 • 8min
Aristotle's Esoteric Works and the Dichotomy of Exoteric and Esoteric Knowledge
10:17 • 13min
The Absorption of Aristotle's Work by Late Antiquity Platonists and the Challenge of Harmonizing Plato and Aristotle
23:15 • 2min
The Esoteric Approach to Reading Aristotle
25:25 • 3min