Lectures on Ancient Philosophy
“Lectures on Ancient Philosophy” by Manly P. Hall is a comprehensive exploration of philosophical, metaphysical, and cosmological themes that expands on the ideas presented in his earlier work, “The Secret Teachings of All Ages.” Published by Penguin on September 8, 2005, this edition spans 528 pages and is written in English. Hall’s intention with this volume is to serve as a reader’s companion, providing deeper insights into esoteric philosophies, particularly focusing on Neoplatonism, ancient Christianity, and various traditions such as Rosicrucianism and Freemasonry.
Readers will find a detailed examination of ancient mysteries, pagan rites, and Pythagorean mathematics, all of which are integral to understanding the symbolic philosophy Hall discusses. This edition includes the author’s original subject index and features twenty diagrams prepared under his supervision, enhancing the reader’s comprehension of the material. Additionally, Hall’s 1984 preface contextualizes the work for contemporary audiences, making it a valuable resource for those interested in the intersections of body, mind, spirit, and the history of ancient philosophy.
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Complete in itself, this volume originated as a commentary and expansion of Manly P. Hall’s masterpiece of symbolic philosophy, The Secret Teachings of All Ages.
In Lectures on Ancient Philosophy, Manly P. Hall expands on the philosophical, metaphysical, and cosmological themes introduced in his classic work, The Secret Teachings of All Ages. Hall wrote this volume as a reader’s companion to his earlier work, intending it for those wishing to delve more deeply into the esoteric philosophies and ideas that undergird the Secret Teachings. Particular attention is paid to Neoplatonism, ancient Christianity, Rosicrucian and Freemasonic traditions, ancient mysteries, pagan rites and symbols, and Pythagorean mathematics.
First published in 1929-the year after the publication of Hall’s magnum opus-this edition includes the author’s original subject index, twenty diagrams prepared under his supervision for the volume, and his 1984 preface, which puts the book in context for the contemporary reader.
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