Results for "Between the Lines" in Philosophy

The history of Western thought contains hundreds of statements by philosophers testifying to the use of esoteric writing in their own work or others'. Despite this well-documented history, however, esotericism is often dismissed today as a rare occurrence. But by ignoring esotericism, we risk cutting ourselves off from a full understanding of Western philosophical thought. Arthur M. Melzer serves as our guide in this engaging history of philosophical esotericism. Walking listeners through both an ancient and a modern esoteric work, he explains what esotericism is - and is not. 

What happens in the margins of a busy life? Between My Lines is an exploration of the unspoken realities of writing, creating, and simply being human. With no strict rules and no fixed schedule, these episodes are unvarnished essays and late-night reflections on the creative process, the sting of dismissal, and the search for authentic meaning away from the superstar machine. A weekly anchor to keep the mind clear and the pen moving.

Searching for Humanity in a Postmodern Age of Technology, Paranoia, and Propaganda