Richard G. Geldard Books

Heraclitus lived in Ephesus in the sixth century BC. This is a lucid and eye-opening study of his thought, and place in history.

The Eleusian mysteries, the Sanctuary of Apollo, the Theatre of Dionysus, the labyrinths of Knossos, the Delphic oracle---the book leads us to such sacred sites in the ancient way of spiritual pilgrimage. "The gods have not totally vacated the holy places," says Richard Geldard. "Any 'vacating' has to do with our own lack of awareness." He brings to life the mythology that shaped the brilliance of Greek architecture and art, integrating rare historical material with the most recent archeological data. The result is a specialty guidebook comprehensive enough to be the only one you pack, with commentary on: Major and lesser sites of the palace and temple cultures; Greek drama, philosophy, art, and sculpture; Sacred geometry and architecture; Gallery collections in three major museums. Whether you're an armchair or actual traveler, Traveler's Key opens access to the fabled wisdom enjoyed by pilgrims of old and to the living mythology that still has power to transform lives.

Focusing on Anaxagoras, the work delves into the foundational ideas that shaped Western idealism, marking it as a significant contribution to the study of Pre-Socratic philosophy. This volume completes Geldard's comprehensive exploration of the era, offering insights into Anaxagoras' impact on philosophical thought and the evolution of ideas leading up to classical philosophy.

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Exploring the mystical and contemplative aspects of Transcendentalism, this work by Richard G. Geldard highlights its role as a practical spiritual philosophy aimed at personal growth. It delves into the influence of key figures like Emerson, Thoreau, and Bronson Alcott, while also connecting their ideas to modern thinkers such as Annie Dillard and Ernest Holmes. The book encourages readers to appreciate the depth of Transcendental thought beyond its historical significance, positioning it as a guiding force for inner development akin to Stoicism.

This timely work associates Barack Obama's election with a reemergence of Emerson's great Dream of this new yet unapproachable America. It's the first book to connect Emerson's rousing teachings for individuals with ideas behind America's founding and our promise as a nation. Geldard shows how-in contrast to the American Dream-Emerson's Dream of America evokes something deeper, more fundamental, and infinitely more adequate to our immediate challenges as a nation.

Parmenides was a philosopher, healer, and spiritual guide in fifth-century BC Elea, a Greek outpost on the western coast of Italy. Around 450 BC he and a young Socrates engaged in a debate on the nature of reality, later immortalized by Plato in The Parmenides , the dialogue that re-created that meeting. Richard Geldard’s inspiring account brings new life and contemporary understanding to Parmenides, allowing us to understand his thought and benefit from his wisdom. Richard Geldard earned his PhD in dramatic literature and classics at Stanford University. He is the author of Remembering Heraclitus and The Traveler's Key to Ancient Greece .

Kniha je systematickým průvodcem po řeckých archeologických památkách, který napodobuje cestu poutníka na posvátné místo. Po historickém úvodu, který seznamuje i s řeckým náboženstvím, architekturou a matematikou, následuje část věnovaná "palácové a chrámové kultuře" - detailním popisům významných míst jako je např. Knóssos, Faistos, Mykény, Delfy, Olympie a Athény. Posvátná místa, chrámy, hory a prameny, monumentální sochy, fresky a mozaiky zobrazující řecké bohy jsou těžištěm tohoto kulturněhistorického průvodce.