This episode I'm joined once again by writer and occultist John Michael Greer, to discuss his book A World Full of Gods: An Inquiry into Polytheism . Book link: https://spirit.aeonbooks.co.uk/product/world-full-of-gods/95189 --- 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...
Aug 09, 2023•1 hr 7 min
Marc Lowell Andreessen is an American entrepreneur, venture capital investor, and software engineer. He is the co-author of Mosaic, the first widely used web browser with a graphical user interface; co-founder of Netscape; and co-founder and general partner of Silicon Valley venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz. In this episode we discuss AI, Accelerationism, Effective Accelerationism (E/Acc), Energy, the future, and more. Andreessen's blog: https://pmarca.substack.com/ Andreessen's Twitter:...
Aug 04, 2023•1 hr 7 min
Roe Fremstedal is a Professor in the Department of Philosophy and Religious Studies at NTNU, Trondheim. He is the author of Kierkegaard and Kant on Radical Evil and the Highest Good (2014), and has published extensively on German philosophy, existentialism, ethics, and religion. In this episode we discuss the work of Peter Wessel Zapffe, Kierkegaard, and the topic of anti-natalism. --- Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix Twitter - https://twitter.com/Hermitixpodcast Hermitix Discord ...
Aug 02, 2023•1 hr 5 min
Ben Turner is a Senior Lecturer in Political Theory in the School of Politics and International Relations at the University of Kent. His research addresses questions relating to technology, work, ideology and ontology. In this episode we discuss his book Returning to Judgment: Bernard Stiegler and Continental Political Theory Book link: https://sunypress.edu/Books/R/Returning-to-Judgment Turner's site: https://www.benturnerpoliticaltheory.com/ --- Become part of the Hermitix community: Hermitix...
Jul 26, 2023•1 hr 10 min
A talk on the work of Ludwig Klages, Wilhelm Reich, and Ray Peat in relation to bioenergy. Klages talk 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RJZS9mhri7w&ab_channel=HermitixPodcast Klages talk 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=njct-mk0U3Y&ab_channel=HermitixPodcast Reich talk 1: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G9HX8eMFM7s&ab_channel=HermitixPodcast Reich talk 2: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dITFFrXaX2k Peat talk: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PXCnwaEiB5I&t Become part of the He...
Jul 21, 2023•1 hr 54 min
Professor Paul Bishop is the author of multiple books on the work of Carl Jung, Friedrich Nietzsche, alongside other texts on analytical psychology and German thought. He is also the author of Ludwig Klages and the Philosophy of Life, a Vitalist Toolkit, one of the few English texts on the philosophy of Ludwig Klages who we’ll be talking about today. In this episode we discuss Klages' text 'The Science of Character' alongside discussions on characterology, Geist, and Seele Ludwig Klages and the ...
Jul 19, 2023•1 hr 1 min
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, 2023•1 hr 2 min
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, 2023•1 hr 29 min
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, 2023•35 min
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, 2023•58 min
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, 2023•1 hr 14 min
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, 2023•52 min
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, 2023•58 min
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, 2023•45 min
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, 2023•1 hr 10 min
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, 2023•2 hr 2 min
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, 2023•58 min
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, 2023•1 hr 2 min
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, 2023•29 min
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, 2023•5 min
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, 2023•1 hr 10 min
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, 2023•1 hr 7 min
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, 2023•1 hr 12 min
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, 2023•1 hr 1 min
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, 2023•33 min
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, 2023•1 hr 12 min
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, 2023•40 min
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, 2023•1 hr 16 min
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, 2023•28 min
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, 2023•58 min
