Here he focuses on the distinctions between physical light and many forms of spiritual light, including magical light, Egyptian light, and divine light. He reflects on the multiple meanings of the notion of light entrapped within matter or flesh. He argues that scientism, to the extent that it denies the realities of the spirit, is [...]

This trailer was prepared by volunteers who hold the vision that New Thinking Allowed interviews can reach new, younger audiences. It is based on an interview titled The Mystical Path. The full interview can be viewed at https://youtu.be/z8zHJk2yQb0

Here he takes us on a journey through London, following the path of the River Fleet (which is now completely underground). We pass through locales visited by many esoteric writers, including William Blake, Emanuel Swedenborg, Colin Wilson, Mary Shelley, H. G. Wells, Charles Forte, P. L. Travers, Eckhart Tolle, and Douglas Adams. We visit the [...]

Here he discusses various elements of society that are antagonistic to mysticism. He notes that the objectivist philosophy of Ayn Rand, while antagonistic to religion, and therefore mysticism, ought not to be — since it emphasizes individual freedom. However, objectivism has strong rationalistic and scientistic elements that tend to view mysticism as a dangerous superstition. [...]

Here he proposes that one need not lose one’s sovereign autonomy to a guru or spiritual leader in order to pursue an authentic mystical path. The path involves learning to distinguish the true Self from false images of the self. Ultimately, it involves the cultivation of compassion for both oneself and others — leading to [...]

Here he discusses a number of individuals and traditions that are, in the minds of many, associated with the dark side of mysticism. These include sorcery, witchcraft, paganism, and Satanism — as well as Rasputin, Joan of Arc, Trotsky, and Hitler. In each case, he maintains that one must examine the evidence carefully and not [...]

Here he reviews Ireland’s enormous contributions to both psychological understanding and esoteric thought. This extensive conversation covers prehistoric folk and fairy lore, the idealistic philosophy of Bishop George Berkeley, as well as the literary contributions from William Butler Yeats, Oscar Wilde, and James Joyce. The discussion also touches upon violent conflicts related to Irish independence.

Here he shares his interest, as a legal scholar, in understanding issues related to globalization — as it effects economics, the rights of indigenous peoples, intellectual property law, and national sovereignty. Of particular concern is the issue of governance and the protection of individual rights. He notes that various social movements have goals regarding the [...]

Here he describes mysticism as a quest for understanding the meaning of life and the nature of the true self. He agrees with the Perennial Philosophy tradition that the core of mysticism is, essentially, the same in all cultures. He maintains that all mystics understand that they are spiritual beings and that this awareness unites [...]