Explore the profound legacy of Marsilio Ficino, a pivotal Western Esoteric master and towering figure of Renaissance philosophy. His groundbreaking work in Neoplatonism and the revival of Hermeticism profoundly shaped intellectual and spiritual currents, making him a cornerstone in the study of esoteric traditions.
Explore Marsilio Ficino's profound commentary on the enigmatic "fatal number" or "nuptial arithmetic" as presented in Book VIII of Plato's Republic. This analysis delves into Ficino's interpretation of Plato's complex numerical theories, examining their implications for the decline of the ideal state and their significance within Renaissance thought. Ficino's work offers critical insights into ancient Greek philosophy through a humanist lens, shedding light on a pivotal passage that has long fascinated scholars and philosophers.
This comprehensive study delves into the complex evolution of humanism and its critiques, known as antihumanism. Tracing philosophical thought from Renaissance figures like Marsilio Ficino through to 20th-century thinkers such as Martin Heidegger, it offers a vital overview of these enduring intellectual currents.