Philosophy as ‘Holy Religion’ (sancta religio). The Essence of Hermetic Philosophy in Asclepius, sive Dialogus Hermetis Trismegisti
Philosophy as ‘Holy Religion’ (sancta religio). The Essence of Hermetic Philosophy in Asclepius, sive Dialogus Hermetis Trismegisti
Author(s): Kazimierz PawłowskiSubject(s): Ancient Philosphy, Philosophy of Religion
Published by: Новосибирский государственный университет
Keywords: Asclepius; Hermes Trismegistus; Hermetism; Hermetic Philosophy;
Summary/Abstract: The paper deals with the concept of Hermetic philosophy presented in Pseudo-Apuleius' dialogue Asclepius, sive dialogus Hermetis Trismegisti. The attempt is made to describe the special characteristic of this philosophy and its spiritual dimension. Hermetic philosophy is not about solving complicated theoretical problems. Hermetic philosophy only wants to inspire and arouse the natural spiritual sensibility of its adept and open his mind to receiving the divine Mind (God).
Journal: ΣΧΟΛΗ. Философское антиковедение и классическая традиция
- Issue Year: XVII/2023
- Issue No: 1
- Page Range: 70-86
- Page Count: 17
- Language: English