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Jay Garfield is an American professor of philosophy who specializes in Tibetan Buddhism. In this episode we loosely discuss his book Losing Ourselves: Learning to Live Without a Self. Book link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Losing-Ourselves-Learning-Live-without/dp/069122028X --- Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twitter - https://twitter.com/Hermitixpodcast Support Hermitix: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/hermitix Donations: - https://ko-fi.com/hermitix Hermitix Merchandise - http://teespring.com/stores/hermitix-2 Bitcoin Donation Address: 3LAGEKBXEuE2pgc4oubExGTWtrKPuXDDLK Ethereum Donation Address: 0x31e2a4a31B8563B8d238eC086daE9B75a00D9E74

The podcast dives into a review of Cormac McCarthy's novels 'The Passenger' and 'Stella Maris', exploring intertwined stories, mysteries, schizophrenia, and philosophical discussions. It delves into the themes of mystery, topology in literature, war experiences, moral complexity, and love embedded in the intricate narratives.

Author Jasun Horsley discusses the intersection of technology and humanity, exploring disembodiment, shame in the digital era, social validation on social media, identity formation, and the potential impact of AI on human interaction with technology.

Aaron J. French is a post-doctoral researcher in Religious Studies at the University of Erfurt in Germany.  His main research focuses on the History of Esotericism, the History and Philosophy of Science, Sacred Space and Architecture, modern German Philosophy, and Science and Technology Studies. In this episode we discuss the work of Jacob Boehme. --- Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twitter - https://twitter.com/Hermitixpodcast Support Hermitix: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/hermitix Donations: - https://ko-fi.com/hermitix Hermitix Merchandise - http://teespring.com/stores/hermitix-2 Bitcoin Donation Address: 3LAGEKBXEuE2pgc4oubExGTWtrKPuXDDLK Ethereum Donation Address: 0x31e2a4a31B8563B8d238eC086daE9B75a00D9E74

Brian Cotnoir is an alchemist, artist and award-winning filmmaker. Brian's website: KhepriPress.com To join the mailing list for Brian's talks and new work please SIgn Up Here My book Alchemy: The Poetry of Matter and the Zines may be purchased through my website or in England and Europe through Watkins Bookstore in London or Iglootree.com These are the Watkins and Wieser books: On Alchemy: Essential Practices and Making Art as Alchemy Practical Alchemy: A Guide to the Great Work If folks are in NYC April 25 -28 I will be at the New York Art Book Fair. --- Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twitter - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://twitter.com/Hermitixpodcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Support Hermitix: Patreon - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/hermitix⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Donations: - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.paypal.me/hermitixpod⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Hermitix Merchandise - ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠http://teespring.com/stores/hermitix-2⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Bitcoin Donation Address: 3LAGEKBXEuE2pgc4oubExGTWtrKPuXDDLK Ethereum  Donation Address: 0x31e2a4a31B8563B8d238eC086daE9B75a00D9E74

Join philosopher Jon Stewart as he delves into the topic of nihilism in the 19th century, discussing Hegel's views, societal responses, human identities, character behaviors, pleasure amidst nihilism, and the works of lesser-known philosophers. A thought-provoking exploration of existential dilemmas and societal norms from a nihilistic perspective.

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In this podcast, they discuss feminist materialism in the British Enlightenment, epicurean materialism, and Lucretius. They explore the significance of intimate details in literature, the power of women in Epicurean philosophy, and hidden histories related to women. They contrast the sensitive witnessing and modest witness approaches, redefining enlightenment philosophy with emotional awareness, and discuss Phyllis Wheatley's use of the ecological sublime despite enslavement.

Alex Monk is a psychotherapist and has a private practice in East London. He has also recorded and performed live as a musician for many years, and holds a keen interest in the arts, psychoanalysis, western esotericism, anthropology, weird fiction, folklore, and religion, all of which informed his research into his first book, "Trauma and the Supernatural in Psychotherapy" which was published by Routledge in June 2023. Book link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Trauma-Supernatural-Psychotherapy-Position-Clinical/dp/0367766728 --- Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twitter - ⁠⁠https://twitter.com/Hermitixpodcast⁠⁠ Support Hermitix: Patreon - ⁠⁠https://www.patreon.com/hermitix⁠⁠ Donations: - ⁠⁠https://www.paypal.me/hermitixpod⁠⁠ Hermitix Merchandise - ⁠⁠http://teespring.com/stores/hermitix-2⁠⁠ Bitcoin Donation Address: 3LAGEKBXEuE2pgc4oubExGTWtrKPuXDDLK Ethereum  Donation Address: 0x31e2a4a31B8563B8d238eC086daE9B75a00D9E74