• 8:37 - 12:23
Patrick Harpur | The Secret Tradition Of The Soul & The Philosopher’s Secret Fire
Imagination as the Chief Faculty of the Soul
Patrick Harper discusses the relationship between his books, explaining how *The Philosopher's Secret Fire* provides a historical overview while *The Secret Tradition of the Soul* focuses on personal implications. He argues that since the Enlightenment, reason has been over-prioritized, leading to a "rationalism" that is hostile to the soul. Drawing from Neoplatonist philosophy, Harper asserts that imagination is the primary faculty of the soul and essential for apprehending reality.