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After twenty-five centuries, Plato continues to exert a deep fascination for anybody who is seriously interested in questions of philosophy and the place of man in the universe. Plato has had an enormous influence on the Western world, and to a large extent, he continues to do so. Yet the academic world largely concentrates on the exoteric, or outer, aspects of his teachings, ignoring or even denying that his teachings have an esoteric, or inner,...
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At first glance, the mystic and the scientist would appear to have nothing in common. The scientist deals with hard data, empirical evidence, and rigorous scientific procedures. The true mystic takes a subjective and contemplative approach to finding truth but not one that is without its own kind of discipline. The scientific method requires statistics and methods to be tabulated and verified. The mystic generally finds language to be inadequate as...
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Citing examples from Descartes, Plato, and Spinoza, Renee Weber discusses the philosophical basis for healing, including the following: harmony as a foundation of the universe, the effects of human intent upon health, the effects of sound and music on health, the idea of interconnectedness, the cause of illness, and the roles that karma and synchronicity play in the healing process.
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The 17th century philosopher Benedict de Spinoza (1632-1677) held a perspective of the universe that was holistic and unified. He believed that human beings have the potential to tap inner resources. Spinoza lived his life according to his philosophy, exhibiting at different times both modesty and courage. His philosophical views were so original that his contemporaries were frightened due to the power of the Spanish Inquisition, and therefore pressured...
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