Robin Bloor is the author of multiple books on the work of George Gurdjieff, including To Fathom the Gist, a 3 volume work on Gurdjieff's Beelzebub's Tales. In this episode we discuss Beelzebub's Tales to His Grandson, alongside discussions on the Gurdjieff work, allegory, Shakespeare and more... --- Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twitter - https://twitter.com/Hermitixpodcast Support Hermitix: Hermitix Subscription - https://hermitix.net/subscribe/ Patreon - https://www.patreon....
Aug 02, 2021•1 hr 17 min
The fifth question and answer session with James, host of Hermitix podcast.
Jul 29, 2021•39 min
Cristina Chimisso is a Professor of Philosophy for Open University, she is the author of Hélène Metzger: historian and historiographer of the sciences and Writing the History of the Mind: Philosophy and Science in France 1900-1960s, in this episode we talk about her book Gaston Bachelard: Critic of Science and the Imagination, alongside discussions on French epistemology, rationalism, communication and more. --- Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twitter - https://twitter.com/Hermit...
Jul 28, 2021•1 hr 22 min
David Director Friedman is an American economist, legal scholar, and anarcho-capitalist theorist. In this episode we discuss his book *The Machinery of Freedom*, alongside discussions on Libertarianism, anarcho-capitalism, cooperation, law and more... --- Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twitter - https://twitter.com/Hermitixpodcast Support Hermitix: Hermitix Subscription - https://hermitix.net/subscribe/ Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/hermitix Donations: - https://www.paypal.m...
Jul 21, 2021•1 hr 37 min
Bob Dobbs was Marshall McLuhan's archivist, and is a renegade McLuhan scholar. In this second episode on the work of Marshall McLuhan, I discuss further McLuhanesque ideas, alongside a long discussion on Dobb's work with iON. Cameron McEwen & Bob Dobbs Discuss Bob’s New Book: https://ionandbob.blogspot.com/2020/1... --- Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twitter - https://twitter.com/Hermitixpodcast Support Hermitix: Hermitix Subscription - https://hermitix.net/subscribe/ Patreo...
Jul 14, 2021•1 hr 28 min
Eric O. Springsted is the co-founder of the American Weil Society and served as its president for thirty-three years. He is the author and editor of many previous books, including Simone Weil: Late Philosophical Writings. In this episode we discuss his newest book Simone Weil for the Twenty-First Century. --- Become part of the Hermitix community: [Hermitix Twitter](https://twitter.com/Hermitixpodcast) [Hermitix Discord](https://discord.gg/63yWMrG) Support Hermitix: [Subscribe](hermitix.net/subs...
Jul 07, 2021•1 hr 1 min
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, 2021•1 hr 7 min
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, 2021•1 hr 5 min
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, 2021•1 hr 12 min
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, 2021•1 hr 5 min
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, 2021•1 hr 16 min
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, 2021•1 hr
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, 2021•48 min
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, 2021•1 hr 55 min
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, 2021•1 hr 3 min
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, 2021•1 hr 34 min
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, 2021•1 hr 6 min
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, 2021•1 hr 3 min
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, 2021•56 min
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, 2021•1 hr 24 min
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, 2021•1 hr 13 min
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, 2021•1 hr 4 min
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, 2021•1 hr 18 min
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, 2021•1 hr 17 min
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, 2021•1 hr 4 min
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, 2021•1 hr 5 min
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, 2021•1 hr 14 min
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, 2021•8 min
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, 2021•1 hr 7 min
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, 2021•1 hr 9 min
