'Diligentia et divina sorte' Oracular Intelligence in Marsilio Ficino's astral magic

Angela Voss

'Diligentia et divina sorte' Oracular Intelligence in Marsilio Ficino's astral magic

Angela Voss

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Abstract

This chapter surveys the role of oracular intelligence in the astral magic practices of the 15th century philosopher Marsilio Ficino. It argues that Ficino's natural magic lays the ground for a fully theurgic working of symbol, with the ultimate aim of the salvation of the soul. This process was highly dangerous within the climate of traditional Christianity, and the chapter demonstrates Ficino's difficulties in reconciling pagan magical practice with the theological restrictions of the time.

Original language	English
Title of host publication	Festschrift for Nicholas Goodrick-Clarke
Publication status	Accepted/In press - Jul 2016

Keywords

Oracular intelligence
Astral magic
Fifteenth century

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