Nowhere to Go But Up: Philosophic Ascent in Plato

This podcast delves into Plato's concept of ascent narratives and the journey to the world of eternal truths. It explores the idea of a fork in the path in the underworld, the concept of eros in Plato's philosophy, and the theme of ascent in Hellenistic religions. It also discusses the profound influence of Plato's ascent accounts on Western esoteric currents, cautioning against interpreting it as a physical journey through the cosmos.