Podcast episodes – The Secret History of Western Esotericism Podcast (SHWEP) A Secret History of Secret History, Part I
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Neoplatonism vs. Late Platonism
- Earl Fontenelle dislikes the term "Neoplatonism" because it implies a departure from Plato's original ideas.
- He prefers "Late Platonists" to emphasize continuity with Plato's philosophy.
Core of Platonism
- Plato's philosophy is central to Western esotericism, emphasizing an immaterial soul, higher realities, and innate human faculties.
- Fontenelle defines Platonists as those believing in an immaterial soul, higher realities, and innate faculties to access them.
Late Platonists vs. Christianity
- Late Platonists opposed early Christianity, viewing it as a new and less authoritative tradition.
- They emphasized their own ancient and perennial tradition of truth.