The Enchanted Initiate
A Journal of Traditional Symbolism, Hermeticism & the Occult Sciences

Academics

The Academic philosophers were initiated by Plato into various philosophical schools, with their teachings divided into old, middle, and new Academies.

Concordance & Cross-References

Primary Correspondences & Figures

Skepticism is associated with Academics, a philosophical school.

Plato→Person

Plato, a renowned philosopher, established the Academy, an educational institution that underwent significant transformations over time. Initially known in its early form, the Academy evolved to encompass a broader range of studies and divisions, ultimately reaching a new phase that reflected the depth and breadth of Plato's teachings. Plato's philosophical and academic contributions were instrumental in shaping the Academy's curriculum and organizational structure, making it a pivotal institution in the development of Western philosophy and education.

Skepticism had an indirect influence on the development of the middle and new Academies. Skepticism was a key element in the middle and new Academy, influencing the philosophical discourse.

Platonic PhilosophyConcept

The old, middle, and new Academies were part of Platonic philosophy's broader lineage.

Hermes→Lineage

Plato was initiated into Hermetic philosophy by the Egyptians, which influenced his teachings.

Mediate Correspondences

Sympathetic Chains & Distant Affinities

AcademicsthroughHermesilluminatesSun →
I. Academics & Hermes

Plato was initiated into Hermetic philosophy by the Egyptians, which influenced his teachings.

II. Hermes & Sun

Hermes is linked to the Sun in the context of the Philosopher's Stone, possibly through his creation of the Emerald Tablet. Hermes, an Egyptian solar deity, shares points of resemblance with the solar disc

AcademicsthroughHermesilluminatesAlchemy →
I. Academics & Hermes

Plato was initiated into Hermetic philosophy by the Egyptians, which influenced his teachings.

II. Hermes & Alchemy

Hermes is a foundational figure in the discipline of alchemy, sometimes attributed as the first alchemist

AcademicsthroughPlatoilluminatesPythagoras →
I. Academics & Plato

Plato, a renowned philosopher, established the Academy, an educational institution that underwent significant transformations over time. Initially known in its early form, the Academy evolved to encompass a broader range of studies and divisions, ultimately reaching a new phase that reflected the depth and breadth of Plato's teachings. Plato's philosophical and academic contributions were instrumental in shaping the Academy's curriculum and organizational structure, making it a pivotal institution in the development of Western philosophy and education.

II. Plato & Pythagoras

Pythagoras and Plato are both central figures in the study of philosophical and mathematical teachings, their triad concepts connected Plato, the renowned ancient Greek philosopher, significantly integrated and adapted Pythagorean ideas into his own philosophical constructs, demonstrating a deep respect for the influential thinker Pythagoras. A key aspect of this integration was the emphasis on the role of music in moral and educational development within the state. Plato's understanding of music’s impact on the societal and individual level was profoundly shaped by Pythagorean principles, which posited that music has the power to influence the soul and thereby contribute to the greater harmony and well-being of the state. This alignment with Pythagorean thought can be seen in Plato's various works, where he advocates for the careful selection and regulation of musical compositions to promote virtue and wisdom among citizens.

AcademicsthroughHermesilluminatesPhilosopher's Stone →
I. Academics & Hermes

Plato was initiated into Hermetic philosophy by the Egyptians, which influenced his teachings.

II. Hermes & Philosopher's Stone

Hermes, the father of philosophers, is an important figure who created the Emerald Tablet, which is a key source for the Philosopher's Stone. PHILOSOPHER'S STONE and Hermes are closely wedded through symbolic and philosophical relationships. PHILOSOPHER'S STONE, a symbolic substance central to alchemical teachings, draws its roots from Hermes' teachings and practices. Hermes, the cunning messenger of the gods and a divine guide, symbolically serves an essential office in the process and rituals associated with the PHILOSOPHER'S STONE. His teachings are at the core of understanding and achieving the ultimate goal of the Philosopher's Stone. Whether through direct ritual practices or foundational philosophical lessons, Hermes' wisdom and mystical knowledge are essential components in the complex alchemical journey toward the PHILOSOPHER'S STONE. His teachings and practices provide the theoretical and practical framework for its creation, highlighting the inseparable bond between Hermes and the PHILOSOPHER'S STONE in both symbolic and historical contexts.

AcademicsthroughPlatoilluminatesPhilosophy →
I. Academics & Plato

Plato, a renowned philosopher, established the Academy, an educational institution that underwent significant transformations over time. Initially known in its early form, the Academy evolved to encompass a broader range of studies and divisions, ultimately reaching a new phase that reflected the depth and breadth of Plato's teachings. Plato's philosophical and academic contributions were instrumental in shaping the Academy's curriculum and organizational structure, making it a pivotal institution in the development of Western philosophy and education.

II. Plato & Philosophy

Plato, through Socrates, explores the philosophical nature of color and its existence in Theætetus.

AcademicsthroughHermesilluminatesAll →
I. Academics & Hermes

Plato was initiated into Hermetic philosophy by the Egyptians, which influenced his teachings.

II. Hermes & All

Hermes, in his capacity as a teacher and divine figure, elucidated the enigmatic nature of The All, a fundamental substance from which all creation emerges. Through a deep and silent contemplation, Hermes revealed the profound mysteries surrounding The All, emphasizing the silent and intrinsic understanding of its essence. His teachings highlight The All's interaction with and influence on the physical plane, suggesting a layered relationship between the divine and the tangible world. Hermes's discourses demonstrate the foundational role of The All, presenting it as the ultimate source from which everything in the universe derives its existence. Through his wisdom and silence, Hermes guided seekers of knowledge towards a deeper comprehension of the universe's underlying principles.

AcademicsthroughPlatoilluminatesChrist →
I. Academics & Plato

Plato, a renowned philosopher, established the Academy, an educational institution that underwent significant transformations over time. Initially known in its early form, the Academy evolved to encompass a broader range of studies and divisions, ultimately reaching a new phase that reflected the depth and breadth of Plato's teachings. Plato's philosophical and academic contributions were instrumental in shaping the Academy's curriculum and organizational structure, making it a pivotal institution in the development of Western philosophy and education.

II. Plato & Christ

Plato's dreams prepared the way for the advent of Christ, enriching the wisdom of his time

AcademicsthroughHermesilluminatesFreemasonry →
I. Academics & Hermes

Plato was initiated into Hermetic philosophy by the Egyptians, which influenced his teachings.

II. Hermes & Freemasonry

Hermes is associated with the dissemination of knowledge inscribed on pillars following the flood, representing the continuity of wisdom in Masonic symbolism.

AcademicsthroughHermesilluminatesChiram →
I. Academics & Hermes

Plato was initiated into Hermetic philosophy by the Egyptians, which influenced his teachings.

II. Hermes & Chiram

Hermes is connected to CHiram through the Emerald Tablet, representing a link between ancient wisdom and Masonic symbolism

AcademicsthroughHermesilluminatesKybalion →
I. Academics & Hermes

Plato was initiated into Hermetic philosophy by the Egyptians, which influenced his teachings.

II. Hermes & Kybalion

THE KYBALION, a renowned esoteric text, encompasses teachings that have their roots in the wisdom of Hermes, known as the "Master of Masters." The Kybalion integrates and preserves the philosophical and spiritual teachings attributed to Hermes, presenting them in a manner accessible to a broader audience. These teachings, embedded within the pages of The Kybalion, reflect Hermes' intellectual and spiritual legacy, making his wisdom more widely available to students of metaphysics and seekers of deeper understandings of the universe.