The Divine Madness

By Arion Telkis / Luiz Santos
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Length7h 6m

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"The Divine Madness: A Journey into Platonic Spirituality" by Arion Telkis In times of spiritual confusion, it would be unwise for any seeker of truth to ignore the vision of Plato, the philosopher who structured rational thought without ever abandoning the Sacred. Contrary to popular belief, Plato was not merely a cold logician; he was a passionate soul who recognised in the Oracles, the Pythias, and the "Divine Madness" (Mania) the legitimate pathways of communication with the gods. In this work, Arion Telkis guides the reader on a journey that unites the highest philosophy with the practice of spirituality. From the mystery of Delphi to the discipline of the Virtues, from the purification of the Immortal Soul to the contemplation of the Supreme Good, this book reveals how a privileged intellect integrated reason and faith into a consecrated life. In Defence of Divine Madness is not merely a historical study; it is a map for those who wish to deepen their own spirituality, guided by the steady hand of one of the most intelligent men who ever lived. Discover the path where reason becomes a ladder to the Divine and philosophy is transformed into a healing force for the soul. In this context, divine madness re-emerges not as imbalance, but as a gateway to a mature Platonic spirituality, capable of uniting spiritual philosophy and devotional practice without falling into dogmatism. The oracles of Delphi appear as a living metaphor for inner listening, while the immortal soul

Audiobook details

GenrePhilosophy
Length7 hrs 6 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateDec 7, 2025
LanguageEnglish

Table of contents

1Editorial Presentation
14Chapter 13 Inner Virtue
2Chapter 1 Platonic God
15Chapter 14 Philosophical Asceticism
3Chapter 2 Ideal World
16Chapter 15 Platonic Meditation
4Chapter 3 Immortal Soul
17Chapter 16 Contemplation of the Good
5Chapter 4 Sacred Wisdom
18Chapter 17 Inner Path
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6Chapter 5 Greek Oracles
19Chapter 18 Divine Love
7Chapter 6 Divinatory Voice
20Chapter 19 Cosmic Harmony
8Chapter 7 The Pythonesses
21Chapter 20 Consecrated Life
9Chapter 8 Oracular Trance
22Chapter 21 Platonic Rituals
10Chapter 9 Greek Rituals
23Chapter 22 Path of the Pythonesses
11Chapter 10 Sacred Offerings
24Chapter 23 Divine Unity
12Chapter 11 Intermediate Daimons
25Chapter 24 Supreme Path
13Chapter 12 Divine Inspiration
26Epilogue

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