Let’s dive into the life and work of Allan Kardec, the founder of Spiritism, exploring the philosophy, history, and impact of this 19th-century movement. Kardec, a French educator, sought to bridge the gap between spirituality and science by codifying Spiritism—a system based on communication with spirits, reincarnation, and moral evolution. We examine his key works, including The Spirits’ Book and The Mediums’ Book, and discuss Spiritism’s influence on French intellectual circles and its rapid growth in Brazil, where it evolved into a major religious movement.
Join me as we explore how Kardec’s Spiritism offers answers to profound existential questions, the nature of the spirit world, and the ethical framework it provides for understanding human suffering and inequality. The episode also touches on Spiritism’s connections to broader esoteric traditions and modern occult movements.
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Hause, S., & Kenney, A. (1984). Women’s suffrage and social politics in the French Third Republic. Princeton University Press.
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Kardec, A. (n.d.). Biografia de Allan Kardec. Federação Espírita Brasileira. https://www.febnet.org.br/wp-content/uploads/2012/06/Biografia-de-Allan-Kardec.pdf
Kardec, A. (1857/2008). The Spirits’ Book (A. Blackwell, Trans.). Federação Espírita Brasileira.
Kardec, A. (1858/1999). What is Spiritism? (H. Wood, Trans.). International Spiritist Council.
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Kardec, A. (1864/2004). The Gospel According to Spiritism (J. Duncan, Trans.). International Spiritist Council.
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00:00 Introduction: Allan Kardec and his system of Spiritism
00:55 Collaboration: With Esoterica & Let’s Talk Religion
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02:19 Allan Kardec in Historical Context
04:16 The Role of Spiritism in 19th-Century France
06:54 Core Principles of Kardec’s Spiritism
12:26 The Nature of Spirits and Spiritual Evolution in Spiritism
21:24 Kardec’s Understanding of Spiritism and Science
27:15 A Special Lecture on Allen Kardec’s “Spirits Book” for Magus+ Tier Patrons
28:21 Allan Kardec’s Spiritism in France
31:05 The Global Impact of Spiritism: Brazil
33:45 Spiritism and Modern Occult Movements
39:44 Allan Kardec Lecture Conclusion
40:36 Support Angela’s Symposium
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Published on October 13, 2024
