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School of Wisdom — Catalogue
Explore our curated collection of lectures about timeless philosophy, ancient culture, and global spiritual traditions. Join us on a journey through history to illuminate the present and enrich the human spirit.
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Hadewijch of Antwerp: Love, Longing, and the Mystical Life
Long before the works of Meister Eckhart, Teresa of Ávila, or John of the Cross became widely known, a remarkable woman living in the Low Countries was writing some of the most profound mystical poetry of the Middle Ages. Her name was Hadewijch, and although little is known about her life, her words have endured as extraordinary testimonies of spiritual longing, transformation, and divine love.
In this course, we will explore the life, writings, and historical context of one of medieval Europe's greatest mystical voices.
You will discover the unique world of the Beguines—independent religious women who challenged conventional ideas about spirituality—and learn why Hadewijch's vision of Minne, or divine love, remains one of the most original expressions of Christian mysticism.
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Schopenhauer and the Wisdom of the East: How Buddhism and the Upanishads Shaped Western Philosophy
In this lecture, we will look into Schopenhauer's life, his main ideas and how he was influenced by Eastern philosophies such as Buddhism and the Upanishads. We will cover earaly nineteenth century Germany, the reaction against optimism, the influence of Kant, and why Schopenhauer thought most philosophers were wrong. We will see how his difficult personality contributed to shape his radical philosophy, and how he encountered India.
03
All you need to know about the ancient Thracians
In this lecture, we will explore the ancient civilization of the Thracians, who were the first to create gold objects, and were under strong influence of the ancient Greeks.
04
The Hard Problem of Consciousness: David Chalmers and the Mystery of Experience
In this lecture, we will discuss consciousness and David Chalmers' famous distinction between easy problems and the hard problem, ie. that of subjective experience. We will introduce the concept of Qualia, become familiar with Mary's Room thought experiment, discuss philosophical zombies, and panpsychism.
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Hadewijch of Antwerp: Love, Longing, and the Mystical Life
Long before the works of Meister Eckhart, Teresa of Ávila, or John of the Cross became widely known, a remarkable woman living in the Low Countries was writing some of the most profound mystical poetry of the Middle Ages. Her name was Hadewijch, and although little is known about her life, her words have endured as extraordinary testimonies of spiritual longing, transformation, and divine love.
In this course, we will explore the life, writings, and historical context of one of medieval Europe's greatest mystical voices.
You will discover the unique world of the Beguines—independent religious women who challenged conventional ideas about spirituality—and learn why Hadewijch's vision of Minne, or divine love, remains one of the most original expressions of Christian mysticism.
01
Hadewijch of Antwerp: Love, Longing, and the Mystical Life
Long before the works of Meister Eckhart, Teresa of Ávila, or John of the Cross became widely known, a remarkable woman living in the Low Countries was writing some of the most profound mystical poetry of the Middle Ages. Her name was Hadewijch, and although little is known about her life, her words have endured as extraordinary testimonies of spiritual longing, transformation, and divine love.
In this course, we will explore the life, writings, and historical context of one of medieval Europe's greatest mystical voices.
You will discover the unique world of the Beguines—independent religious women who challenged conventional ideas about spirituality—and learn why Hadewijch's vision of Minne, or divine love, remains one of the most original expressions of Christian mysticism.
02
Schopenhauer and the Wisdom of the East: How Buddhism and the Upanishads Shaped Western Philosophy
In this lecture, we will look into Schopenhauer's life, his main ideas and how he was influenced by Eastern philosophies such as Buddhism and the Upanishads. We will cover earaly nineteenth century Germany, the reaction against optimism, the influence of Kant, and why Schopenhauer thought most philosophers were wrong. We will see how his difficult personality contributed to shape his radical philosophy, and how he encountered India.
03
All you need to know about the ancient Thracians
In this lecture, we will explore the ancient civilization of the Thracians, who were the first to create gold objects, and were under strong influence of the ancient Greeks.
04
The Hard Problem of Consciousness: David Chalmers and the Mystery of Experience
In this lecture, we will discuss consciousness and David Chalmers' famous distinction between easy problems and the hard problem, ie. that of subjective experience. We will introduce the concept of Qualia, become familiar with Mary's Room thought experiment, discuss philosophical zombies, and panpsychism.
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