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Mateusz Stróżyński on Spiritual Practices in Plotinus
Mar 3, 2021
Mateusz Stróżyński, an expert in anthropology and spiritual practices, discusses Plotinian anthropology and spiritual practices. They explore the relationship between the macrocosm and microcosm in Plotinus' worldview, the contradictory views of embodiment, the concept of Tolma as the source of human evil, the news in Plotinus' philosophy, the recognition of the unconscious, and spiritual practices in Plotinus such as focusing on inner voice during meditation and separating oneself from the material world.
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- Platonism emphasizes the interconnectedness between humans and the larger reality, suggesting that each individual is like a mini-world, helping us realize our place within the cosmic order.
- Platonism challenges the conventional perception of the world by asserting that sensible experiences are related to the imagination, inviting individuals to reimagine their relationship with the external world and recognize that their consciousness is the true source of reality.
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The Two Perspectives of Platonism
Platonism offers two ways of looking at things: the microcosmic and macrocosmic perspectives. The microcosmic perspective sees a human being as complex and multilayered, with intellect, soul, and body being the three main levels. These levels mirror the layers found in the macrocosmic perspective, which encompasses the whole cosmos. Platonism emphasizes the interconnectedness between humans and the larger reality, suggesting that each individual is like a mini-world. This understanding helps us realize our place within the cosmic order.
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