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Hermitix

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Hermitix is a podcast focusing on one-on-one interviews relating to fringe philosophy, obscure theory, weird lit, underappreciated thinkers and movements, and that which historically finds itself 'outside' the academic canon. Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jameshermitix/ Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/hermitix Contact: hermitixpodcast@protonmail.com
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Western Sufism with Mark Sedgwick

Mark Sedgwick is a British historian specialising in the study of traditionalism, Islam, Sufi mysticism, and terrorism. In this episode we discuss his book *Western Sufism: From the Abbasids to the New Age*, alongside discussions on Neoplatonism, J.G. Bennett, George Gurdjieff and more... --- Become part of the Hermitix community: [Hermitix Twitter](https://twitter.com/Hermitixpodcast) [Hermitix Discord](https://discord.gg/63yWMrG) Support Hermitix: [Subscribe](hermitix.net/subscribe) [Hermitix ...

Jun 30, 20211 hr 7 min

The Philosophy of Food and Taste with Nicola Perullo

Nicola Perullo is a professor of Aesthetics at the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Italy. In this episode we discuss his book Taste as Experience: The Philosophy and Aesthetics of Food, alongside discussions on John Dewey, the hierarchy of the senses, why the aesthetic of food and taste is overlooked in philosophy, and more... Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twitter Hermitix Discord Support Hermitix: Subscribe Hermitix Patreon Hermitix Merchandise One off Donations at Ko-Fi...

Jun 23, 20211 hr 5 min

Neoplatonism and Iamblichus' Theurgy with Jeffrey S. Kupperman

Jeffrey S. Kupperman is a Neoplatonist, independent researcher and author of Living Theurgy: A Course in Iamblichus' Philosophy, Theology and Theurgy. In this episode we discuss Neoplatonism, the work of Iamblichus, the practical side of philosophy and more... Kupperman's book can be purchased direct from Avalonia Publishing here: https://www.avaloniabooks.com/product-page/living-theurgy-by-jeffrey-s-kupperman Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twitter - https://twitter.com/Hermitix...

Jun 16, 20211 hr 12 min

Islam, Modernity and Tradition with Abdal Hakim Murad

Abdal Hakim Murad/Timothy Winter is an English academic, theologian and Islamic scholar who is a leading proponent of neo-traditionalism. He is the Founder and Dean of the Cambridge Muslim College. In this episode we discuss his latest book Travelling Home: Essays on Islam in Europe, alongside discussions on Rene Guenon, tradition, belief in the modern world, the work of Michel Houellebecq and more. Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twitter - https://twitter.com/Hermitixpodcast Her...

Jun 14, 20211 hr 5 min

Landian Philosophy of Bitcoin - 3.0 - 4.0 - Bitcoin and its Doubles - State of Play

The third live lecture discussing Nick Land's philosophy of Bitcoin. Topics covered: Bitcoin in relation to Austrian Economics Bitcoin and Cooperation More Bitcoin and Kant (Originally a live lecture, quickly formatted for podcast listeners) Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twitter - https://twitter.com/Hermitixpodcast Hermitix Discord - https://discord.gg/63yWMrG Support Hermitix: Hermitix Subscription - https://hermitix.net/subscribe/ Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/hermitix D...

Jun 13, 20211 hr 16 min

The Work of Marshall McLuhan - Part 1 - with Bob Dobbs

Bob Dobbs was Marshall McLuhan's archivist, and is a renegade McLuhan scholar. In this first part on the work of McLuhan we discuss his Menippean satire, what is meant by 'the medium is the message', the electric age and more... Cameron McEwen & Bob Dobbs Discuss Bob’s New Book: https://ionandbob.blogspot.com/2020/10/cameron-mcewen-bob-dobbs-on-mcluhans.html Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twitter - https://twitter.com/Hermitixpodcast Hermitix Discord - https://discord.gg/63y...

Jun 09, 20211 hr

Nihilism with Nolen Gertz

Nolen Gertz is Assistant Professor of Applied Philosophy at the University of Twente, in this episode we discuss his book Nihilism, alongside topics such as meaning, pessimism, active and passive nihilism, as well as the films Office Space and Falling Down. Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twitter Hermitix Discord Support Hermitix: Subscribe Hermitix Patreon Hermitix Merchandise One off Donations at Ko-Fi Hermitix Twitter Bitcoin Donation Address: 3LAGEKBXEuE2pgc4oubExGTWtrKPuXDDL...

Jun 07, 202148 min

Landian Philosophy of Bitcoin - 1.0 - 2.0 - Cryptocurrency as Critique

The second live lecture discussing Nick Land's philosophy of Bitcoin. Topics covered: Bitcoin as Philosophical Revolution Ontic bitcoin and Ontological Bitcoin Bitcoin, machines and code. (Deleuze) (Originally a live lecture, quickly formatted for podcast listeners) Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twitter - https://twitter.com/Hermitixpodcast Hermitix Discord - https://discord.gg/63yWMrG Support Hermitix: Hermitix Subscription - https://hermitix.net/subscribe/ Patreon - https://w...

Jun 04, 20211 hr 55 min

The Myth of Disenchantment with Jason Josephson-Storm

Jason Josephson-Storm received his M.T.S. from Harvard University and his Ph.D. in Religious Studies from Stanford University. He has held visiting positions at Princeton University, École Française d’Extrême-Orient in France and Ruhr-Universität and Universität Leipzig in Germany. He has three primary research foci: Japanese Religions, European Intellectual History, and Theory more broadly. Storm sees himself largely as a historian and philosopher of the Human Sciences. In this episode we discu...

Jun 02, 20211 hr 3 min

Landian Philosophy of Bitcoin - 0.01

The first live lecture discussing Nick Land's philosophy of Bitcoin. Topics covered: Basics of Kantian Critique Basics of Bitcoin Technology Bitcoin/Critique Overlap (Originally a live lecture, quickly formatted for podcast listeners) Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twitter - https://twitter.com/Hermitixpodcast Hermitix Discord - https://discord.gg/63yWMrG Support Hermitix: Hermitix Subscription - https://hermitix.net/subscribe/ Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/hermitix Donation...

May 30, 20211 hr 34 min

The Philosophy of Jacques Ellul with Jake Rollison - Part 2: Christianity and Spirituality

Jacob Rollison is a Jacques Ellul scholar and the author of A New Reading of Jacques Ellul: Presence and Communication in the Postmodern World and editor of Jacques Ellul: A Companion to His Major Works along with Jacob E. Van Vleet. In this second part we discuss Ellul's Christian and theological work, alongside discussions on Christian Anarchism, organized religion and more. Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twitter - https://twitter.com/Hermitixpodcast Hermitix Discord - https:/...

May 26, 20211 hr 6 min

The Reprogramming and Reorganization of Human Life with Kingsley Dennis

Kingsley Dennis is an author, researcher, and futurist. He is the author of multiple books on modernity, control and esotericism. In this episode we discuss his latest book Hijacking Reality: The Reprogramming & Reorganization of Human Life The Modern Seeker can be purchased here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hijacking-Reality-Reprogramming-Reorganization-Human/dp/1913816222 Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twitter Hermitix Discord Support Hermitix: Subscribe Hermitix Patreon Herm...

May 19, 20211 hr 3 min

Localism with Local Matters

I'm joined by Local Matters to discuss their Localist Manifesto, which can be purchased here: https://thelocalists.org/product/localism-manifesto-for-a-twenty-first-century-england/ Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twitter Hermitix Discord Support Hermitix: Subscribe Hermitix Patreon Hermitix Merchandise One off Donations at Ko-Fi Hermitix Twitter Bitcoin Donation Address: 3LAGEKBXEuE2pgc4oubExGTWtrKPuXDDLK Ethereum Donation Address: 0xfd2bbe86d6070004b9Cbf682aB2F25170046A996...

May 12, 202156 min

Postcapitalist Desire with Matt Colquhoun

Matt Colquhoun also known as Xenogoth is a writer, blogger and DJ. His writing can be found at xenogothic.com Postcapitalist Desire can be found here: https://repeaterbooks.com/product/postcapitalist-desire-the-final-lectures/ Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twitter Hermitix Discord Support Hermitix: Subscribe Hermitix Patreon Hermitix Merchandise One off Donations at Ko-Fi Hermitix Twitter Bitcoin Donation Address: 3LAGEKBXEuE2pgc4oubExGTWtrKPuXDDLK Ethereum Donation Address: 0x...

May 05, 20211 hr 24 min

The Philosophy of Georges Canguilhem with Samuel Talcott

Samuel R. Talcott is Associate Professor of Philosophy at University of the Sciences in Philadelphia. Having done graduate studies at DePaul University, he now brings the insights of continental thought and critical theory to philosophizing about medicine and the sciences. His research focuses on introducing, interpreting, and extending the French epistemological tradition. He is the author of Georges Canguilhem and the Problem of Error (Palgrave MacMillan, 2019). In this episode we discuss the ...

May 03, 20211 hr 13 min

Death and Terror Management Theory with Sheldon Solomon

Sheldon Solomon is one of the co-developers of Terror Management Theory, and a co-author of the book The Worm at the Core: On the role of Death in Life, in this episode we discuss mortality, death anxiety and the meaning of life in relation to death. Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twitter Hermitix Discord Support Hermitix: Subscribe Hermitix Patreon Hermitix Merchandise One off Donations at Ko-Fi Hermitix Twitter Bitcoin Donation Address: 3LAGEKBXEuE2pgc4oubExGTWtrKPuXDDLK Ether...

Apr 28, 20211 hr 4 min

Ernst Jünger's Philosophy of Technology with Vincent Blok

Vincent Blok is associate professor in Philosophy of Technology & Responsible Innovation at the Philosophy Group, Wageningen University. In this episode we discuss his book Ernst Jünger’s Philosophy of Technology: Heidegger and the Poetics of the Anthropocene, alongside discussions on Heideggerian philosophy, Spengler, war and morality. Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twitter Hermitix Discord Support Hermitix: Subscribe Hermitix Patreon Hermitix Merchandise One off Donations ...

Apr 22, 20211 hr 18 min

The Occult Roots of Political Power with John Michael Greer

John Michael Greer is an American author who writes on collapse, ecology, religion, philosophy, politics, appropriate technology, oil depletion and the occult. In this episode we discuss his book The King in Orange: The Magical and Occult Roots of Political Power alongside discussions on desire, mimetics and freedom. Greer blogs at Ecosophia His book can be found here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/King-Orange-Magical-Occult-Political/dp/1644112582 Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twit...

Apr 21, 20211 hr 17 min

The Work of Ralph Borsodi with Bill Sharp

Bill Sharp is an independent researcher on the work of Ralph Borsodi, in this episode we discuss Borsodi's text This Ugly Civilization alongside discussions on sustainability, Georgism and technology. Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twitter Hermitix Discord Support Hermitix: Subscribe Hermitix Patreon Hermitix Merchandise One off Donations at Ko-Fi Hermitix Twitter Bitcoin Donation Address: 3LAGEKBXEuE2pgc4oubExGTWtrKPuXDDLK Ethereum Donation Address: 0xfd2bbe86d6070004b9Cbf682aB...

Apr 14, 20211 hr 4 min

The Troubadour of Knowledge with Massimiliano Simons - The Michel Serres Project

In this episode I’m joined by Massimiliano Simons is postdoctoral researcher in philosophy of science at Ghent University and member of the Working Group on Philosophy of Technology (WGPT) at KU Leuven Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twitter Hermitix Discord Support Hermitix: Hermitix Patreon Hermitix Merchandise One off Donations at Ko-Fi Hermitix Twitter

Apr 09, 20211 hr 5 min

The Philosophy of Jacques Ellul with Jake Rollison - Part 1: Technology and Propaganda

Jacob Rollison is a Jacques Ellul scholar and the author of A New Reading of Jacques Ellul: Presence and Communication in the Postmodern World and editor of Jacques Ellul: A Companion to His Major Works along with Jacob E. Van Vleet. In this first part on the philosophy of Jacques Ellul, we discuss Ellul's critique of technological society and Ellul's understanding of propaganda. Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twitter Hermitix Discord Support Hermitix: Subscribe Hermitix Patreon...

Apr 07, 20211 hr 14 min

Hermitix Anniversary - #1

A quick video covering the first year of full time Hermitix. Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twitter - https://twitter.com/Hermitixpodcast​ Hermitix Discord - https://discord.gg/63yWMrG​ Support Hermitix: Hermitix Subscription - https://hermitix.net/subscribe/​ Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/hermitix​ Donations: - https://www.paypal.me/hermitixpod​ Hermitix Merchandise - http://teespring.com/stores/hermitix-2​ Bitcoin Donation Address: 3LAGEKBXEuE2pgc4oubExGTWtrKPuXDDLK Ethere...

Apr 05, 20218 min

René Girard's Mimetic Theory with Wolfgang Palaver

Wolfgang Palaver is a philosopher and Catholic theologian, he is the author of Rene Girard's Mimetic Theory and Transforming the Sacred Into Saintliness: Reflecting on Violence and Religion with René Girard, in this episode we we discuss the mimetic theory of Rene Girard, alongside discussions on Christian spirituality, desire, Thomas Hobbes, violence and more. Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twitter Hermitix Discord Support Hermitix: Subscribe Hermitix Patreon Hermitix Merchandi...

Mar 31, 20211 hr 7 min

Religion, Progress and the Future with John Michael Greer

John Michael Greer is an American author who writes on collapse, ecology, religion, philosophy, politics, appropriate technology, oil depletion and the occult. In this episode we discuss his book Beyond the Narratives: Essays on Occultism and the Future alongside discussions on religion, progress, Hegel and Schopenhauer. Greer blogs at Ecosophia His book can be found here: https://www.aeonbooks.co.uk/product/beyond-the-narratives-essays-on-occultism-and-the-future/94304/ Become part of the Hermi...

Mar 24, 20211 hr 9 min

Traditionalism, Liberalism and Religion with Daniel Schwindt

Daniel Schwindt lives in central Kansas, the cultural navel of the world, and from there he has produced a series of non-fiction works: The Papist's Guide to America; There Must Be More Than This: Identity & Spiritual Renewal in the Kingdom of 'Whatever'; Catholic Social Teaching: A New Synthesis; Holocaust of the Childlike; and The Case Against the Modern World: A Crash Course in Traditionalist Thought. Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twitter Hermitix Discord Support Hermiti...

Mar 17, 202153 min

The Magical Origins of Modern Media with Mauricio Loza

Mauricio Loza is a writer, designer and independent researcher working in the intersection of technology, religion and biopolitics. In this episode we discuss his book The Hounds of Actaeon: The Magical Origins of Public Relations and Modern Media, alongside discussions on the Will, occultism and Renaissance magic. Loza's book can be found here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Hounds-Actaeon-Maurico-Loza-author/dp/1680531204 Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twitter Hermitix Discord Suppo...

Mar 15, 202154 min

Consumerism and Personal Freedom with Jacob Lund Fisker

Jacob Lund Fisker is the author of Early Retirement Extreme, a philosophical and practical guide to financial independence. In this episode we discuss consumerism, credit and personal freedom. Fisker's book can be found at: http://earlyretirementextreme.com/ Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twitter Hermitix Discord Support Hermitix: Subscribe Hermitix Patreon Hermitix Merchandise One off Donations at Ko-Fi Hermitix Twitter Bitcoin Donation Address: 3LAGEKBXEuE2pgc4oubExGTWtrKPuXDD...

Mar 10, 20211 hr 17 min

The Critique of Pure Reason - Immanuel Kant - Subject, Object and the Schematism

The 7th of 8 lectures on The Critique of Pure Reason by Immanuel Kant. I aim for these lectures to be accessible, whilst retaining the complexities of Kant's thought. In this lecture I tackle the subject object relation and the schematism. Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twitter - https://twitter.com/Hermitixpodcast ​Hermitix Discord - https://discord.gg/63yWMrG ​Support Hermitix: Hermitix Subscription - https://hermitix.net/subscribe/​ Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/hermitix​...

Mar 08, 202147 min

Madness, Psychosis and Zero with Wouter Kusters

Wouter Kusters is a Dutch philosopher and linguist, he is best known for his books in which he describes his own experiences with psychoses. He is the author of Pure Madness, A Quest for the Psychotic Experience. In this episode we discuss his latest book The Philosophy of Madness: The Experience of Psychotic Thinking, alongside discussions on phenomenology, zero, psychosis and time. Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twitter Hermitix Discord Support Hermitix: Subscribe Hermitix Pat...

Mar 03, 20211 hr 26 min

Mesmer, Gurdjieff and Animal Magnetism with Clare Mingins

Clare Mingins is an independent researcher, in this episode we discuss the life and work of Franz Anton Mesmer, alongside discussions on Gurdjieff and animal magnetism. Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twitter Hermitix Discord Support Hermitix: Subscribe Hermitix Patreon Hermitix Merchandise One off Donations at Ko-Fi Hermitix Twitter Bitcoin Donation Address: 3LAGEKBXEuE2pgc4oubExGTWtrKPuXDDLK Ethereum Donation Address: 0xfd2bbe86d6070004b9Cbf682aB2F25170046A996

Mar 01, 202152 min
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