Season 1
the Philosophy of Plato by Michael Aquino
Pre-Socratic (Ancient Greek) Philosophy by Michael Aquino
Mesopotamian Philosophy by Michael Aquino
Ancient Egyptian Philosophy by Michael Aquino
In this episode, we journey from the shadows of the cave to the blinding light of the Forms. We explore how Plato—student of Socrates, founder of the Academy, and heir to the Egyptian mysteries—created a philosophical system that would define the soul, the state, and the divine for millennia. We begin with fourth-century Athens: a world of rationalism, humanism, and idealized perfection. We trace Plato's influences—from the Egyptian neteru to the Pythagorean obsession with number—and we ask: Was Plato the greatest synthesizer of ancient wisdom, or did he fundamentally misunderstand the traditions he inherited? From the Theory of Forms to the Allegory of the Cave, from the tripartite soul to the philosopher-king, from the Republic to the Laws—we trace the profound legacy of Platonic thought and ask: Are we living in Plato's cave, or have we escaped? 🎧 ABOUT THE RUBY TABLET The Ruby Tablet Podcast is a philosophical and spiritual journey through the essays of the Temple of Set, exploring the great traditions of human thought—from ancient Egypt to the present day. Each episode is a deep dive into the ideas that help shape the Self and fan the Black Flame. 🔮 In Our Next Episode: We turn to Aristotle—Plato's star pupil who rejected the Forms and built his own empire of logic, ethics, and science. How did the "mind of the Academy" become the father of empiricism? And why did his philosophy become the foundation of medieval theology? 🔗 Sources & Reading List: Essay #4: The Philosophy of Plato (Aquino VI°, V2 - 102 - 4) Reading List: #5, #12, #16 📚 Recommended Reading: Plato, The Republic (trans. Allan Bloom or G.M.A. Grube) Plato, The Dialogues (especially Phaedo, Meno, Symposium) Plato, The Laws A.E. Taylor, Plato: The Man and His Work W.K.C. Guthrie, A History of Greek Philosophy, Volumes 4-5 Francis Cornford, Plato's Theory of Knowledge 💬 Join the Discussion: What do you think? Is the physical world a shadow, or is it real in its own right? Would you want to live in Plato's Republic? And does the Temple of Set have the right to claim Plato as an ancestor? Drop your thoughts in the comments below. Which philosophy speaks more to you—the cave or the light? 📺 Subscribe for more episodes exploring the hidden currents of philosophy, history, and the occult tradition. 🔔 Hit the bell to be notified when Episode #5 drops: The Philosophy of Aristotle. #Plato #Philosophy #TheRepublic #TheoryOfForms #AllegoryOfTheCave #TempleOfSet #LeftHandPath #TheRubyTablet #GreekPhilosophy #Socrates #SelfDeification #OccultPhilosophy #EsotericWisdom #Academy #Justinian #PhilosopherKing #Teleology #ImmortalSoul #Set #Xeper #WisdomTraditions #ClassicalPhilosophy #AncientWisdom #PhilosophyPodcast #TheForms #TheCave #Virtue #Justice #PlatonicAcademy #EgyptianWisdom #Pythagorean #Neoplatonism #Hermeticism
In this deep dive, we explore the revolutionary thinkers who changed everything—the Pre-Socratic philosophers. Before Socrates, before Plato, before Aristotle, there was a group of radical minds who dared to ask the forbidden questions: What is reality made of? Is there a soul? Is the universe alive or dead? Is truth absolute or just opinion? We trace the journey from the mythical world of Egypt and Mesopotamia to the birth of reason, logic, and science in ancient Greece. From Thales' water to Pythagoras' numbers, from Heraclitus' river to Parmenides' timeless Being—this is the story of how humanity learned to think. 🏛️ PHILOSOPHERS COVERED Thales of Miletus - The first philosopher Anaximander - The infinite (apeiron) Anaximenes - Air as the fundamental substance Leucippus & Democritus - The atomists Protagoras - "Man is the measure of all things" Pythagoras - Number as the essence of reality Heraclitus - The river of change Parmenides - The eternal, unchanging Being Zeno - The paradoxes of motion Empedocles - Love and Strife Anaxagoras - Mind (nous) as the ordering principle 🧠 KEY QUESTIONS EXPLORED -Did the Greeks truly invent philosophy, or were they building on Egyptian foundations? -Is justice a human invention or a universal law? -Can you be both a materialist and a mystic? -Is the universe a machine or a living being? -Was Pythagoras a mathematician, a mystic, or both? -Does change or permanence define reality? -Were the Sophists heroes or villains? -Is the idea of the immortal soul obsolete in a scientific age? 🔮 THE BIG QUESTIONS WE LEAVE YOU WITH What does it mean to live as if the soul is real? In a universe of atoms and void, can there still be meaning? Are we living in a mathematical reality? What would it take to be a philosopher today? 🎧 ABOUT THE RUBY TABLET The Ruby Tablet Podcast is a philosophical and spiritual journey through the essays of the Temple of Set, exploring the great traditions of human thought—from ancient Egypt to the present day. Each episode is a deep dive into the ideas that help shape the Self and fan the Black Flame. Theme: Philosophy, History of Ideas, Esoteric Traditions, Western Philosophy, Ancient Greece 📚 REFERENCES & FURTHER READING "Pre-Socratic Greek Philosophy" - Michael A. Aquino, Classification V2 - 102 - 3 The Fragments of the Pre-Socratics - Diels-Kranz Early Greek Philosophy - Jonathan Barnes The Dream of Reason - Anthony Gottlieb Greek Religion - Walter Burkert The Presocratic Philosophers - G.S. Kirk, J.E. Raven, M. Schofield A History of Greek Philosophy - W.K.C. Guthrie 🏷️ HASHTAGS #PreSocratics #GreekPhilosophy #Philosophy #AncientGreece #Pythagoras #Heraclitus #Parmenides #Thales #Democritus #Sophists #Plato #Socrates #HistoryOfIdeas #TempleOfSet #TheRubyTablet #PhilosophyPodcast #AncientWisdom #GreekHistory #WesternPhilosophy #Metaphysics #Ethics #Epistemology #PhilosophyOfMind
In this episode, we journey from the serene, predictable banks of the Nile to the violent, unpredictable lands between the Tigris and Euphrates. We explore how environment shaped two radically different visions of the divine, the state, and the human condition. Trace the profound legacy of Mesopotamian thought with us and ask yourself: Are we more Egyptian, or more Mesopotamian? 🎧 ABOUT THE RUBY TABLET The Ruby Tablet Podcast is a philosophical and spiritual journey through the essays of the Temple of Set, exploring the great traditions of human thought—from ancient Egypt to the present day. Each episode is a deep dive into the ideas that help shape the Self and fan the Black Flame. 🔗 Sources & Reading List: Essay #1: Ancient Egyptian Philosophy (Aquino VI°) Essay #2: Mesopotamian Philosophy (Aquino VI°) Reading List: #1, #2, 3A, 16A, 16L, 16M 📚 Recommended Reading: The Epic of Gilgamesh (trans. Andrew George) The Code of Hammurabi (trans. Martha Roth) The History of the Ancient World – Susan Wise Bauer The Origins of Biblical Monotheism – Mark S. Smith 💬 Join the Discussion: What do you think? Are we more Egyptian or more Mesopotamian? Drop your thoughts in the comments below. Which ancient philosophy speaks more to you? #AncientPhilosophy #Mesopotamia #Egypt #Podcast #History #Philosophy #TheRubyTabletOfSet #Maat #Gilgamesh #Babylon #TenCommandments #Occult #Esoteric This episode is intended for educational and philosophical discussion. All views expressed are those of the host and do not necessarily reflect the views of any institution or organization.
What if everything you thought you knew about ancient Egyptian spirituality was wrong? 🇪🇬 In this episode of our podcast, we dive deep into the essay "Ancient Egyptian Philosophy" written by Dr Michael Aquino from the Temple of Set – it is the foundational text behind the Ruby Tablet of Set. This isn't your typical history lesson. We're exploring a radical interpretation of Kemet that challenges Western philosophy, redefines the nature of reality, and asks: did the Egyptians achieve a perfect society 5,000 years ago? Join us as we unpack 10 thought-provoking topics, from the "geometric" mind of the Pharaohs to the terrifying (and liberating) concept of Maat. We're asking the big questions: Was Egyptian art just art, or a portal to another dimension? Was their society a harmonious utopia or a sophisticated theocracy? And most importantly, what can this ancient wisdom teach us about our modern world of chaos and division? 🔍 In This Episode, We Discuss: -The "Geometric" vs. "Algebraic" mind – why the Egyptians thought in patterns, not causes. -The modern relevance – what does the "Ruby Tablet" tell us about our future? -This is a deep dive into the metaphysics, politics, and mystery of the world's first great civilization. Whether you're a student of philosophy, a history buff, or a seeker of hidden wisdom, this episode is for you. 💬 Let us know in the comments: Do you agree with the author's assessment of Egypt as a harmonious society? Or is this a romanticized view of the past? 📚 Resources & Reading List: Ancient Egyptian Philosophy by Michael A. Aquino VI° (Source Text - the Ruby Tablet of Set) (Reading List #1, #2, 16L, 16M) #AncientEgypt #Philosophy #RubyTablet #Kemet #Maat #Esoteric #History #Podcast #Setian #Afrocentrism #Metaphysics #Wisdom
The Temple of Set, the Isolate Intelligence, and the doctrine of self-deification they don't want you to find. What if one of the most sophisticated occult orders in modern history has been deliberately erased from your YouTube feed? This isn't conspiracy—it's the reality facing the Temple of Set, the first legally recognized Satanic church in history and the bastion of the philosophical Left-Hand Path. In this 20-minute mini documentary, we journey into the digital void surrounding the Temple of Set. We dissect why a tradition built on rigorous philosophy, self-deification, and the principle of Xeper ("Coming Into Being") simply cannot survive in the clickbait economy . 📚 RESOURCES & FURTHER READING: The Book of Coming Forth by Night – Michael A. Aquino Black Magic in Theory and Practice – Michael A. Aquino (xeper.org) Lords of the Left-Hand Path – Stephen E. Flowers Temple of Set Official Public Site: xeper.org ⚠️ DISCLAIMER: This content is for educational and documentary purposes only. The views expressed by interview subjects do not necessarily reflect the views of this channel. #TempleOfSet #LeftHandPath #Xeper #IsolateIntelligence #Occult #Satanism #Esoteric #Documentary #Set #MichaelAquino #BlackFlame #Algorithm #YouTubeCensorship #HiddenHistory