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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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Episodes

Qabalah 101: The Tree of Life

A talk on the Qabalist Tree of Life, Sephiroth, and the work of Dion Fortune and Gareth Knight. --- Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twitter - https://twitter.com/Hermitixpodcast Hermitix Discord - https://discord.gg/77abuTVYNG Support Hermitix: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/hermitix Donations: - https://www.paypal.me/hermitixpod Hermitix Merchandise - http://teespring.com/stores/hermitix-2 Bitcoin Donation Address: 3LAGEKBXEuE2pgc4oubExGTWtrKPuXDDLK Ethereum Donation Address:...

Jul 15, 20231 hr 2 min

The Philosophy of Peter Wessel Zapffe - Part 1: Dionysian Mountaineering, Biosophy, and Cosmic Panic with Silviya Serafimova

This episode I'm joined by Silviya Serafimova who is Associate Professor at the Department of Ethical Studies, Institute of Philosophy and Sociology of the Bulgarian Academy of Sciences. She holds a Ph.D in Ethics from Sofia University “St. Kliment Ohridski”. In this episode we discuss the philosophy Peter Wessel Zapffe primarily from Serafimova's book 'IN SEARCH OF THE “UNIVERSE’S HELPLESS CAPTIVE”. --- Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twitter - https://twitter.com/Hermitixpodcas...

Jul 12, 20231 hr 29 min

Outside the Gates - W.C. Hackett (Book Review)

A review of W.C. Hackett's book 'Outside the Gates'. Book link: https://angelicopress.org/outside-the-gates-william-hackett Wahl interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fzhgeGJegno&ab_channel=HermitixPodcast --- Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twitter - https://twitter.com/Hermitixpodcast Support Hermitix: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/hermitix Donations: - https://www.paypal.me/hermitixpod Hermitix Merchandise - http://teespring.com/stores/hermitix-2 Bitcoin Donation ...

Jul 07, 202335 min

The Political Life of Jesus Christ with David Lloyd Dusenbury

David Lloyd Dusenbury is a Senior Fellow at the Danube Institute and Visiting professor Eötvös Loránd University. Author of The Space of Time (2014), Platonic Legislations (2017). In this episode we discuss his book I Judge No One: A Political Life of Jesus . Dusenbury's book: https://www.hurstpublishers.com/book/i-judge-no-one/ --- Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twitter - https://twitter.com/Hermitixpodcast Hermitix Discord - https://discord.gg/77abuTVYNG Support Hermitix: Herm...

Jul 05, 202358 min

Reichian Therapy, Character Armor, and Christ with Dan Lowe

Dan Lowe is a therapist/counsellor practising in London, interested in Wilhelm Reich & all forms of psycho-physical therapy. In this episode we discuss the work of Wilhelm Reich, alongside discussions on character armor, and Reich's book 'The Murder of Christ'. --- 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:...

Jul 04, 20231 hr 14 min

Natura Urbana and Urban Ecology with Matthew Gandy

I'm joined by Matthew Gandy to discuss his text Natura Urbana: Ecological Constellations in Urban Space , alongside discussions on urban ecology and nature. Book link: https://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262046282/natura-urbana/ --- Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twitter - ⁠https://twitter.com/Hermitixpodcast⁠ Support Hermitix: Patreon - ⁠https://www.patreon.com/hermitix⁠ Donations: - ⁠https://www.paypal.me/hermitixpod⁠ Hermitix Merchandise - ⁠http://teespring.com/stores/hermitix-2⁠ Bi...

Jun 28, 202352 min

Jean-Marie Guyau's 'The Ethics of Epicurus' with Federico Testa

I'm joined by Federico Testa to discuss Jean-Marie Guyau' text The Ethics of Epicurus , alongside discussions on Nietzsche and philosophy of life. Book link: https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/ethics-of-epicurus-and-its-relation-to-contemporary-doctrines-9781350013902/ --- Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twitter - ⁠https://twitter.com/Hermitixpodcast⁠ Support Hermitix: Patreon - ⁠https://www.patreon.com/hermitix⁠ Donations: - ⁠https://www.paypal.me/hermitixpod⁠ Hermitix Merchandise - ...

Jun 21, 202358 min

The Road - Cormac McCarthy (Book Review)

A review of Cormac McCarthy's book 'The Road. --- Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twitter - https://twitter.com/Hermitixpodcast Support Hermitix: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/hermitix Donations: - https://www.paypal.me/hermitixpod Hermitix Merchandise - http://teespring.com/stores/hermitix-2 Bitcoin Donation Address: 3LAGEKBXEuE2pgc4oubExGTWtrKPuXDDLK Ethereum Donation Address: 0x31e2a4a31B8563B8d238eC086daE9B75a00D9E74

Jun 16, 202345 min

Dion Fortune and the Cosmic Doctrine with John Michael Greer

This episode I'm joined once again by writer and occultist John Michael Greer, to discuss his book A Commentary on 'The Cosmic Doctrine': Understanding Dion Fortune’s Masterpiece of Spiritual Creation and Evolution . Alongside discussions on Fortune, occultism, and more... A Commentary on 'The Cosmic Doctrine' link: https://www.aeonbooks.co.uk/product/a-commentary-on-the-cosmic-doctrine-understanding-dion-fortune/95088/ --- Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twitter - https://twitte...

Jun 14, 20231 hr 10 min

Wilhelm Reich, Orgastic Potency, and the Science of Orgones with James E. Strick

James E. Strick is Professor in the Department of Earth and Environment and Chair of the Program in Science, Technology, and Society at Franklin and Marshall College. He is the author 'Wilhelm Reich, Biologist'. In this episode we discuss the life and scientific legacy of Wilhelm Reich. Book link: https://www.hup.harvard.edu/catalog.php?isbn=9780674736092 --- Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twitter - ⁠https://twitter.com/Hermitixpodcast⁠ Support Hermitix: Patreon - ⁠https://www.p...

Jun 07, 20232 hr 2 min

Adrienne von Speyr, Hell, and Loneliness with Matthew Lewis Sutton

Matthew Lewis Sutton is an Associate Professor in the Department of Theology and Religious Studies at St John's University. In this episode we discuss his book Compassionate Presence: The Trinitarian Spirituality of Adrienne von Speyr alongside discussion on theo-drama, hell, loneliness and more... Matthew's site: http://doctorsutton.net/about Adrienne: http://adriennevonspeyr.net/ Balthasar and Speyr: https://balthasarspeyr.org/ --- Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twitter - http...

Jun 02, 202358 min

Maurice Blanchot, Literature, and Language with Bryan Counter

In this episode I'm joined by Bryan Counter to discuss the literature and language of Maurice Blanchot Periodical link: https://firsttoknock.com/pages/the-periodical Counter's writing: https://sunybuffalo.academia.edu/BryanCounter --- Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twitter - https://twitter.com/Hermitixpodcast Support Hermitix: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/hermitix Donations: - https://www.paypal.me/hermitixpod Hermitix Merchandise - http://teespring.com/stores/hermitix-2 B...

May 31, 20231 hr 2 min

Being There - Jerzy Kosinski (Book Review)

A review of Jerzy Kosinski's book 'Being There'. --- Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twitter - https://twitter.com/Hermitixpodcast Support Hermitix: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/hermitix Donations: - https://www.paypal.me/hermitixpod Hermitix Merchandise - http://teespring.com/stores/hermitix-2 Bitcoin Donation Address: 3LAGEKBXEuE2pgc4oubExGTWtrKPuXDDLK Ethereum Donation Address: 0x31e2a4a31B8563B8d238eC086daE9B75a00D9E74

May 30, 202329 min

A Message to Listeners - Supporting Hermitix

Hey all, I know times are hard, but if you've enjoyed any of the content Hermitix has created over the past four years please think about supporting via Patreon. Support the podcast here: https://patreon.com/hermitix Hermitix runs entirely off voluntary patronage, and for the price of 1 coffee per month you can help keep it running - a little goes a long way for such niche ventures. Thank you for all your support! ~ James...

May 26, 20235 min

Introduction to Esoteric Christianity with Aaron French

A promotional video for the course called 'A Course in Esoteric Christianity ', a collaboration with Aaron French. The course will be a paid course consisting of 25 lectures and full course notes, with optional seminars. Full details can be found at: esotericchristianity.co

May 25, 20231 hr 10 min

The Life and Work of Ivan Aguéli with Mark Sedgwick

This episode I'm joined once again by Mark Sedgwick, a British historian specialising in the study of traditionalism, Islam, Sufi mysticism, and terrorism, to discuss the life and work of Ivan Aguéli. Primarily from the book Anarchist, Artist, SufiThe Politics, Painting, and Esotericism of Ivan Aguéli. Book link: https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/anarchist-artist-sufi-9781350177895/ --- Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twitter - https://twitter.com/Hermitixpodcast Support Hermitix: Pa...

May 24, 20231 hr 7 min

Madness and Religious Experience with Richard Saville-Smith

I'm joined by Richard Saville-Smith to discuss his book Acute Religious ExperiencesMadness, Psychosis and Religious Studies. Book link: https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/acute-religious-experiences-9781350272910/ --- Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twitter - https://twitter.com/Hermitixpodcast Support Hermitix: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/hermitix Donations: - https://www.paypal.me/hermitixpod Hermitix Merchandise - http://teespring.com/stores/hermitix-2 Bitcoin Donation Addres...

May 17, 20231 hr 12 min

The Work of William Blake with Valentin Gerlier

In this episode I discuss the work of William Blake with Valentin Gerlier. --- Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twitter - https://twitter.com/Hermitixpodcast Support Hermitix: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/hermitix Donations: - https://www.paypal.me/hermitixpod Hermitix Merchandise - http://teespring.com/stores/hermitix-2 Bitcoin Donation Address: 3LAGEKBXEuE2pgc4oubExGTWtrKPuXDDLK Ethereum Donation Address: 0x31e2a4a31B8563B8d238eC086daE9B75a00D9E74...

May 10, 20231 hr 1 min

The Loser - Thomas Bernhard (Book Review)

A review of Thomas Bernhard's book 'The Loser'. --- Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twitter - https://twitter.com/Hermitixpodcast Support Hermitix: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/hermitix Donations: - https://www.paypal.me/hermitixpod Hermitix Merchandise - http://teespring.com/stores/hermitix-2 Bitcoin Donation Address: 3LAGEKBXEuE2pgc4oubExGTWtrKPuXDDLK Ethereum Donation Address: 0x31e2a4a31B8563B8d238eC086daE9B75a00D9E74

May 09, 202333 min

In Defence of the Humanities with Eric Adler

This episode I'm joined by Eric Adler who is a Professor of Classics at the University of Maryland. We discuss his book The Battle of the Classics: How a Nineteenth-Century Debate Can Save the Humanities Today. Book link: https://global.oup.com/academic/product/the-battle-of-the-classics-9780197518786?cc=us&lang=en& --- Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twitter - https://twitter.com/Hermitixpodcast Support Hermitix: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/hermitix Donations: - ht...

Apr 26, 20231 hr 12 min

Mount Analogue - René Daumal (Book Review)

A review of René Daumal's book 'Mount Analogue: A Novel of Symbolically Authentic Non-Euclidean Adventures in Mountain Climbing'. --- Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twitter - https://twitter.com/Hermitixpodcast Support Hermitix: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/hermitix Donations: - https://www.paypal.me/hermitixpod Hermitix Merchandise - http://teespring.com/stores/hermitix-2 Bitcoin Donation Address: 3LAGEKBXEuE2pgc4oubExGTWtrKPuXDDLK Ethereum Donation Address: 0x31e2a4a31B85...

Apr 25, 202340 min

Bataille, Lacan, and the Real with Tim Themi

This episode I am joined by Dr Tim Themi to discuss his book Eroticizing Aesthetics: In the Real with Bataille and Lacan. Book link: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Eroticizing-Aesthetics-Bataille-Aesthetic-Research/dp/153814784X --- Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twitter - https://twitter.com/Hermitixpodcast Support Hermitix: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/hermitix Donations: - https://www.paypal.me/hermitixpod Hermitix Merchandise - http://teespring.com/stores/hermitix-2 Bitcoin D...

Apr 19, 20231 hr 16 min

Frost - Thomas Bernhard (Book Review)

A review of Thomas Bernhard's book 'Frost'. --- Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twitter - https://twitter.com/Hermitixpodcast Support Hermitix: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/hermitix Donations: - https://www.paypal.me/hermitixpod Hermitix Merchandise - http://teespring.com/stores/hermitix-2 Bitcoin Donation Address: 3LAGEKBXEuE2pgc4oubExGTWtrKPuXDDLK Ethereum Donation Address: 0x31e2a4a31B8563B8d238eC086daE9B75a00D9E74 Photo Credit J.D.DeVore parallel-aesthetics.com...

Apr 14, 202328 min

Gustave Kahn, Creativity, and Symbolism with Sam Kunkel

Sam Kunkel is a scholar specializing in Orphic literature, weird fiction and European symbolism. In this episode we discuss the life and work of Gustave Kahn. Purchase link: https://firsttoknock.com/products/the... 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.me/hermitixpod Hermitix Merchandise - http...

Apr 12, 202358 min

On the Marble Cliffs - Ernst Jünger (Book Review)

A review of Ernst Jünger's book 'On the Marble Cliffs'. --- Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twitter - https://twitter.com/Hermitixpodcast Support Hermitix: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/hermitix Donations: - https://www.paypal.me/hermitixpod Hermitix Merchandise - http://teespring.com/stores/hermitix-2 Bitcoin Donation Address: 3LAGEKBXEuE2pgc4oubExGTWtrKPuXDDLK Ethereum Donation Address: 0x31e2a4a31B8563B8d238eC086daE9B75a00D9E74...

Apr 08, 202328 min

The Work of Maurice Blanchot with Kevin Hart

Kevin Hart (editor) grew up in London and Brisbane, and now lives in the USA. He is the author of nine collections of poetry, including Flame Tree: Selected Poems (2002). He has won both the Victorian and NSW Premiers’ Awards for Poetry, and the Christopher Brennan Award for a sustained contribution to Australian poetry. His published works include studies of Jacques Derrida, A.D. Hope, Samuel Johnson and Maurice Blanchot, and a translation of the poems of Giuseppe Ungaretti. In this episode we ...

Apr 05, 202356 min

Technologies of the Human Corpse with John Troyer

John Troyer is the former Director of the Centre for Death and Society and Associate Professor in the Department of Social and Policy Sciences at the University of Bath. He grew up in the American funeral industry. Troyer's site: https://johntroyer.com/ Book link: https://mitpress.mit.edu/9780262542319/technologies-of-the-human-corpse/ --- Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twitter - https://twitter.com/Hermitixpodcast Support Hermitix: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/hermitix Don...

Mar 29, 20231 hr 17 min

The Philosophy of Georges Bataille with Tim Themi and Adam Lovasz

This episode I am joined by Dr Tim Themi and Adam Lovasz to discuss the philosophy of Georges Bataille. --- Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twitter - https://twitter.com/Hermitixpodcast Support Hermitix: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/hermitix Donations: - https://www.paypal.me/hermitixpod Hermitix Merchandise - http://teespring.com/stores/hermitix-2 Bitcoin Donation Address: 3LAGEKBXEuE2pgc4oubExGTWtrKPuXDDLK Ethereum Donation Address: 0x31e2a4a31B8563B8d238eC086daE9B75a00D9E...

Mar 22, 20231 hr 23 min

Suttree - Cormac McCarthy (Book Review)

A review of Cormac McCarthy's novel 'Suttree' --- Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twitter - https://twitter.com/Hermitixpodcast Support Hermitix: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/hermitix Donations: - https://www.paypal.me/hermitixpod Hermitix Merchandise - http://teespring.com/stores/hermitix-2 Bitcoin Donation Address: 3LAGEKBXEuE2pgc4oubExGTWtrKPuXDDLK Ethereum Donation Address: 0x31e2a4a31B8563B8d238eC086daE9B75a00D9E74

Mar 21, 202344 min

Gilles Deleuze's 'Proust and Signs' with Bryan Counter

In this episode I'm joined by Bryan Counter to discuss Gilles Deleuze's text Proust and Signs. --- Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twitter - https://twitter.com/Hermitixpodcast Support Hermitix: Patreon - https://www.patreon.com/hermitix Donations: - https://www.paypal.me/hermitixpod Hermitix Merchandise - http://teespring.com/stores/hermitix-2 Bitcoin Donation Address: 3LAGEKBXEuE2pgc4oubExGTWtrKPuXDDLK Ethereum Donation Address: 0x31e2a4a31B8563B8d238eC086daE9B75a00D9E74...

Mar 15, 202354 min
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