Read the full essay here: https://mahonmccann.substack.com/In this essay, I will show how Plotinus’ philosophical system (Neoplatonism) provides the normative order for a meaningful worldview, based on John Vervaeke’s argument in Awakening From The Meaning Crisis. Firstly, we will introduce Plotinus and his ideas. Then we will show how he utilises Aristotelian science, Stoic Spiritual exercises, and finally, introduce several important enacted symbols to describe this spiritual journey to the One.  Get full access to Wisdom Dojo at www.mahonmccann.com/subscribe

Gregg Henriques is an American psychologist. He is a combined-Integrated Doctoral Program professor at James Madison University, in Harrisonburg, Virginia, US.He has just released a new book “A New Synthesis: Solving the problem of psychology” (get the book here) where he is addressing the mind/body problem, what the mind is and provides a complete epistemology to bring together a divided discipline.Join Gregg’s upcoming conference hereOr Follow Gregg at https://www.unifiedtheoryofknowledge.org/Watch the full conversation 👇https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv51U5T8-aCUchK0oyYggrA Get full access to Wisdom Dojo at www.mahonmccann.com/subscribe

We are continuing our exploration of a philosophical guide to self-development with the therapeutics of the stoics. This essay is part of our project to examine the components of neo-platonism as a theory of human development and draw parallels with the hero meta-mythology and Jungian psychology. Tim Ferris, the author of the 4-hour work week, described Stoicism as: "An ideal operating system for thriving in high-stress environments."Read the full essay at: https://mahonmccann.substack.com/ Get full access to Wisdom Dojo at www.mahonmccann.com/subscribe

D. C. Schindler is professor of metaphysics and anthropology at the John Paul II Institute, Washington, DC. He is the author of eleven books, including Freedom from Reality: The Diabolical Character of Modern Liberty (University of Notre Dame Press, 2017) (get his books here).In this podcast, we are discussing his book ‘Plato’s Critique of impure reason’, reading dramatic literature as philosophy, connecting Platonism and Christianity, finding good in western civilisation again, how St Patrick changed ancient Celtic laws, and much more!Join here for all podcasts and essays: https://mahonmccann.substack.com/ Get full access to Wisdom Dojo at www.mahonmccann.com/subscribe

Latest essay in the philosophy of Self-Development series, looking at Vervaeke's work on Aristotle's theory of Growth & Development, Virtue Ethics & Living up to potential, and the Hero-Meta Mythology, Rationality and becoming wise. Check out the full article here: Get full access to Wisdom Dojo at www.mahonmccann.com/subscribe

Delighted to have Dublin Videographer, photographer, and all-round legend, Hannah McGlynn back for the second time to discuss quitting drinking.In this podcast, we are talking about insights and inspirations for staying off the drink, reflecting on the year I just did sober (and Hannah’s last 6!), confronting bad drinking habits, changing consciousness, flow states, creativity, casual alcoholism, and much more!Check out the video:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCv51U5T8-aCUchK0oyYggrATimestamps:0:00 - Intro1:59 - Hannah’s Story9:52 - Invisible Chaos Machine12:50 - Sober Socialising15:29 - Flow States18:00 - Creativity & Addiction19:08 - ADHD & Dopamine27:09 - Personality Psychology30:00 - Finding your Niche33:00 - Shame & Shadow Self39:06 - Stutz40:53 - Judgement42:49 - Binge Drinking45:50 - Potential & Alcohol49:07 - Media & Drinking51:44 - Setting Realistic Goals58:12 - Finding Balance Get full access to Wisdom Dojo at www.mahonmccann.com/subscribe

Part 4 of the series, exploring the life of Socrates, Plato's philosophy, escaping the Cave and mapping out personal transformations. To read the full essay visit: https://mahonmccann.substack.com/To listen to the Awakening From The Meaning Crisis Episodes mentioned:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Lhl51bZQlM8&ab_channel=JohnVervaekehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=neDutbcedUY&ab_channel=JohnVervaekeSubscribe to John's Channel here:https://www.youtube.com/@johnvervaeke Get full access to Wisdom Dojo at www.mahonmccann.com/subscribe

Sebastian Watzl is the associate professor of philosophy at the University of Oslo, author of 'Structuring Mind: The Nature of Attention and how it Shapes Consciousness' and one of the foremost philosophical thinkers on attention in the world today.Get his book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Structuring-Mind-Nature-Attention-Consciousness/dp/0199658420In this podcast, we are talking about attention, how attention works, why attention is the start of self-control, how to improve your attentional skills, what attention capture technology is doing to our brains and how to fix it!Watch the full conversation here: https://youtu.be/jpiGoqs1jss Get full access to Wisdom Dojo at www.mahonmccann.com/subscribe

Part 3 of the current series discusses the Meaning Crisis, Jordan Peterson's Hero Meta-mythology and Relevance Realisation. Read the full article here: https://mahonmccann.substack.com/ Get full access to Wisdom Dojo at www.mahonmccann.com/subscribe

Thoughts on the Meaning Crisis, Virtue Ethics & Cultivating Character. Read The full article here: https://mahonmccann.substack.com/ Get full access to Wisdom Dojo at www.mahonmccann.com/subscribe