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Aristotle tells us that the first Oracle, Priestess at Delphi, bore the name Phēmonoē: She who speaks the mind of God. Now Chilōn, the Sage of Sparta, made a pilgrimage to ask her: "What is the most important thing for a human being to learn?" And Phēmonoē replied: ΓΝΩΘΙ ΣΕΑΥTΟΝ.
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What do some of the greatest minds of the ancient world—such as Aristotle, Plato, and Diotima—have in common? What is the "Scale of Virtues," and how is it connected with the Oracle of Delphi?
In this brand new mini-series, we unlock the secrets of the ancient "Scale of Aretē" and the philosophy of self-transformation behind it. In 8 episodes, we will unlock all the seven steps needed to achieve self-transformation with the help of the ancient lyre and a true classical scholar, Dr. Michael Griffin, from the University of British Columbia.
🎞️ Episode 01 (Introduction): Know Thyself — Unlock the Delphic Maxim
⚪ Research & Presentation by Prof. Michael Griffin, Head of the Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies, Department of Philosophy, University of British Columbia
⚪ Direction by Nikolaos Koumartzi, D.Phil., SEIKILO Ancient World Society.
⚪ Lyre Performance by Lina Palera, SEIKILO Affiliate Artist.
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🎬 Episodes' List:
01: Know Thyself — Unlock the Delphic Maxim (Introduction)
02: Know Thyself in Physis, the Nature of Our Bodies
03: Know Thyself in Ethos, the Habits of Our Character
04: Know Thyself in Politea, the Harmonis of Our Soul
05: Know Thyself in Katharis, the Freedom of Our Mind
06: Know Thyself in Theoria, the Vision of Beauty
07: Know Thyself in Paradeigma, the Union with Our Gods
08: Know Thyself in Enthousiasmos, the Inspiration of True Love
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📜 Video Transcription
Aristotle and Clearchus tell us that the first Oracle, Priestess at Delphi, bore the name Phēmonoē: She who speaks the mind of God. Now Chilōn, the sage of Sparta, made a pilgrimage to ask her: ‘what is the most important thing for a human being to learn’? And Phemonoe replied: ΓΝΩΘΙ ΣΕΑΥTΟΝ
Centuries later, the disciples of Plato understood the Oracle’s answer in seven ways, as rungs on the ladder of human goodness, the ‘scale of aretē’. Like rising notes on a musical scale:
You can know yourself by understanding what’s outside of you; or by understanding your natural body, and your habitual character [from Phaedo commentary]; or better yet, by knowing the community inside of you, for you are many, bringing harmony to your reason, emotion, desire; and you may know yourself in the act of cleansing (kathartikōs), in release from suffering and distraction; or you may know yourself in a vision (theōrētikōs), seeing yourself set free (heauton… theasêtai); or you may know yourself in eternity and divinity, according to your archetype, your true pattern; and you may know yourself in ecstasy, in individuality and unity: then, in love with your true god (oikeios theos), you act from inspiration (enthousiāi). (Olympiodorus On Alcibiades 172,5-12, supplemented from the Phaedo).
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Aristotle tells us that the first Oracle, Priestess at Delphi, bore the name Phēmonoē: She who speaks the mind of God. Now Chilōn, the Sage of Sparta, made a pilgrimage to ask her: "What is the most important thing for a human being to learn?" And Phēmonoē replied: ΓΝΩΘΙ ΣΕΑΥTΟΝ.
👀 Tune in for a New Episode at the beginning of each month!
🍿 A Brand New Mini-Series at youtube.com/playlist?list=PLcMWkAbRJunGbt4KutpeyjpuP8PkSI-vl
What do some of the greatest minds of the ancient world—such as Aristotle, Plato, and Diotima—have in common? What is the "Scale of Virtues," and how is it connected with the Oracle of Delphi?
In this brand new mini-series, we unlock the secrets of the ancient "Scale of Aretē" and the philosophy of self-transformation behind it. In 8 episodes, we will unlock all the seven steps needed to achieve self-transformation with the help of the ancient lyre and a true classical scholar, Dr. Michael Griffin, from the University of British Columbia.
🎞️ Episode 01 (Introduction): Know Thyself — Unlock the Delphic Maxim
⚪ Research & Presentation by Prof. Michael Griffin, Head of the Ancient Mediterranean and Near Eastern Studies, Department of Philosophy, University of British Columbia
⚪ Direction by Nikolaos Koumartzi, D.Phil., SEIKILO Ancient World Society.
⚪ Lyre Performance by Lina Palera, SEIKILO Affiliate Artist.
🟠 Find the perfect lyre for you at luthieros.com
👩🎓 Learn how to play the lyre and other ancient musical instruments at
lyreacademy.com/choose-your-next-course
🎬 Episodes' List:
01: Know Thyself — Unlock the Delphic Maxim (Introduction)
02: Know Thyself in Physis, the Nature of Our Bodies
03: Know Thyself in Ethos, the Habits of Our Character
04: Know Thyself in Politea, the Harmonis of Our Soul
05: Know Thyself in Katharis, the Freedom of Our Mind
06: Know Thyself in Theoria, the Vision of Beauty
07: Know Thyself in Paradeigma, the Union with Our Gods
08: Know Thyself in Enthousiasmos, the Inspiration of True Love
❤️ Follow us on Instagram:
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📜 Video Transcription
Aristotle and Clearchus tell us that the first Oracle, Priestess at Delphi, bore the name Phēmonoē: She who speaks the mind of God. Now Chilōn, the sage of Sparta, made a pilgrimage to ask her: ‘what is the most important thing for a human being to learn’? And Phemonoe replied: ΓΝΩΘΙ ΣΕΑΥTΟΝ
Centuries later, the disciples of Plato understood the Oracle’s answer in seven ways, as rungs on the ladder of human goodness, the ‘scale of aretē’. Like rising notes on a musical scale:
You can know yourself by understanding what’s outside of you; or by understanding your natural body, and your habitual character [from Phaedo commentary]; or better yet, by knowing the community inside of you, for you are many, bringing harmony to your reason, emotion, desire; and you may know yourself in the act of cleansing (kathartikōs), in release from suffering and distraction; or you may know yourself in a vision (theōrētikōs), seeing yourself set free (heauton… theasêtai); or you may know yourself in eternity and divinity, according to your archetype, your true pattern; and you may know yourself in ecstasy, in individuality and unity: then, in love with your true god (oikeios theos), you act from inspiration (enthousiāi). (Olympiodorus On Alcibiades 172,5-12, supplemented from the Phaedo).
