

The Esoteric Plato
4 snips Feb 25, 2018
Exploring Plato's reputation as an esoteric author, the distinction between esotericism and secrecy, and the rise of esoteric interpretations of Plato's works. Analyzing Plato's use of literary masks and apparent contradictions that invite readers to find hidden underlying unity. Delving into esoteric teachings in biblical accounts and the Parmenides, Plato's critique of writing, and his surprising lecture on mathematics and the concept of the good. Exploring the debate on whether Plato wrote esoterically and introducing future topics and an upcoming interview with Professor Peter Strzok.
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Introduction
00:00 • 3min
Secrecy and Esotericism: Analysing Plato's Works
02:35 • 13min
Esoteric Interpretations of Biblical Accounts and the Parmenides Dialogue
15:59 • 2min
Plato's Critique of Writing and Oral Teaching
17:58 • 5min
Plato's Lecture on the Good
23:13 • 5min
The Debate on Plato's Esotericism
27:59 • 8min