Tag: Mysticism

The Platonic Cave, its Orphic and Pythagorean influences & the Mฤyฤ of the Upaniแนฃads

Published on: Last updated on: Written by: Categorized into: Esotericism, Philosophy, Mito, History of Religions

In this exhibition we will try to compare the main characteristics of the image of the Platonic Cave contained in the VII book of the Republic with those of the Mฤyฤ of the Upaniแนฃads. The common beliefs are evident and involve, above all, the bonds that determine the state of man's imprisonment and the possibility of redemption through the purification of changing forms.

Keep readingโ€ฆ

Luitzen EJ Brouwer: when Mathematics meets Mysticism

Published on: Last updated on: Written by: Categorized into: Characters, Science

The most advanced physics now gives reason to 'heretical' scientists like Brouwer, who in his work tried to reconcile mathematics and mysticism, leading him to perspectives that are nothing short of unusual, albeit influenced by the Pythagorean School of ancient Hellas and by oriental mystics.

Keep readingโ€ฆ