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Ataraxia, moderation, and mysticism
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[ Below is the text of the presentation. Note that in the video I sometimes explain statements which are not found in the text. ] Table of Contents Definitions The four facets of a human being The mystical facet in practice Religiosity and mysticism Moderation through knowledge Hubris, mythology, and ordinary experiences Myth as technology Who should encode and decode myths Hello everyone! My name is Protesilaos, also known as “Prot”. This video is a continuation of my last presentation about the living universe and specifically the meaning of the words “cosmos” and “logos”: https://protesilaos.com/books/2022-02-05-cosmos-logos-living-universe/ . Today’s video will introduce concepts such as “mysticism” or the “mystical” facet of the human experience. I understand these are heavily loaded terms and it can be tricky to overcome some preconceived notions. Still, I ask that you keep an open mind as we approach this subject with a clear philosophical intent. Suffice to say, here at the outset, that mysticism and related concepts are not the same as occult rituals and beliefs in the supernatural, superstitions or such mumbo jumbo, and the like. As with the previous presentation, I will…
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Protesilaos Stavrou
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