Astronoesis (Star Wisdom): Philosophy's Empirical Context, Astrology's Transcendental Ground (Hardcover)

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An instant collector's item: superb text design, fine paper, 2-color throughout, 234 intriguing diagrams, the masterwork of Anthony Damiani ("One of my closest spiritual brothers"--the Dalai Lama).

Product Details

• Hardcover: 512 pages
• Publisher: Larson Publications (October 1, 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0943914000
• ISBN-13: 978-0943914008
• Product Dimensions: 10.4 x 8.3 x 1.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 3.7 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,560,772 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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7 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Vision of the Grandeur of the Human Soul, August 31, 2006

By	DaffDaemon (Ithaca, NY, USA) - See all my reviews

I know it's not good practice to comment on other reviews; but the mis-information contained in "Obscure" has been at the top of the review list for just too long now. Anyone who has actually read Plotinus, rather than an encyclopedia article summary, will attest to the fact that throughout his work can be found many references to the relationship between human experience and the astrological cosmos. In fact, three treatises are specific to the problem: II.1 "The Heavenly System", II.2 "The Heavenly Circuit", and II.3 "Are the Stars Causes?"

Plotinus affirms the freedom of the Soul while at the same time explaining universal necessities that intimately connect each of us to the world we experience. In "Astronoesis", Anthony Damiani reveals and hones our understanding of that connectedness in really quite astounding detail. Paul Brunton, Anthony's long time mentor, wrote something to the effect that the Sage can truthfully say, "I am the Universe". This book, Astronoesis, is an initiation into a journey of understanding the Soul, its beauty and freedom, its grandeur, in that context.

12 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A masterwork on astrology and philosophy., November 15, 2000

By A Customer

Finally an astrology book that actually presents astrology and its philosophical foundations. "Astronoesis" provides the most comprehensive foundation available -- using the traditional wisdom of East and West.

The author draws upon the philosopher-sage Plotinus extensively, using Plotinus' vision and astrology's symbolism to create a dynamic philosophy, as well as a philosophical basis for astrology. Astrology comes alive and presents itself as the theurgy it was to the ancients.

It's the best book on astrology I have read -- by far! Also, one of the most beautiful books -- with over 400 diagrams. "Astronoesis" is a "must" for everyone interested in philosophy and/or astrology.

5 of 8 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Most substantial book yet on the basis of astrology!, August 30, 2001

By A Customer

After reading Astronoesis, I realize that astrology will never be the same for me again -- neither will philosophy or my own life! Damiani really has created a creative synthesis by using astrology to outline philosophy and philosophy to illuminate astrology.
If there is one book you need on a lonely island, Astronoesis is the one book. It bears re-reading many, many times -- because each time something new becomes illumined and clear.
It's worth every single dollar both for its great content and also for a superb design and layout in a nice hardcover.