Weird Studies Episode 158: As Above, So Below: On Plato's 'Timaeus'
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Nov 22, 2023 Delving into Plato's 'Timaeus', the hosts analyze its creation myth and its encompassing of metaphysics, biology, ethics, and politics. They explore the esoteric significance of the opening lines and discuss the fictional nature of Plato's dialogues. The podcast touches on the idea of discovering lost knowledge, the influence of 'Timaeus' on Christian theology, and the shift from mythical to geometrical understanding of the cosmos. It also examines the difference between esoteric and scientific thinking.
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The Mysterious Fourth Guest
- Plato's Timaeus begins with a numerical rift: "One, two, three, where's number four?".
- This suggests a hidden esoteric meaning beyond the literal dinner guests.
Likely Story, Not Literal Truth
- Timaeus presents a "likely story" of creation, not a factual account.
- It explores the possibility of a divinely ordered cosmos and its influence on esoteric thought.
Atlantis and Historical Amnesia
- Egyptians tell Solon that Greeks have forgotten ancient history due to periodic disasters.
- Athenians saved the world from Atlantis, a powerful tyrannical kingdom, according to Timaeus.