Disciples of the Mysterium: An Inquiry into Selfhood

by Michael Tsarion

This is a book about people who throw themselves away; losing themselves in the world of people and things. It is written for those who wish to find themselves again. If you come to this work without a background in philosophy, you will learn a great deal. If you come to it after pacing labyrinths in search of philosophical understanding, you will discover the keys of enlightenment. The doors of perception are opened for beginner and seasoned seeker alike. Who are you and what are you thinking about? Do you know why you have been born? Are you in charge of your life? Are you an Individual? Mind, body and world speak to each other constantly. Are you involved in their dialogue? What is your connection with Nature? What is your connection with Beauty? Should Aesthetics be considered the highest and most important philosophy, above Metaphysics, Epistemology and Ethics, etc? Michael Tsarion’s concept of “Mysteria” and our deep-set antipathy to Nature, provide us with intriguing and cogent explanations for age-old existential dilemmas. His radical theory on the origin of the ego is nothing less than a theory of pathology. Whether your interest in philosophical and psychological subjects is recent or long term, Michael’s analysis will enhance your understanding of yourself and the world you occupy. From Introduction... ...Chapter One looks at the pros and cons of world philosophy. Have our world and minds improved due to the centuries-old questioning of existence and reality? Are we right to heed what others says about reality? Why are there so many antagonistic attitudes, beliefs and schools of thought? Is it because there is no single, all-encompassing answer to life’s mysteries, or because appropriate questions are not asked? Why are the answers to questions about existence so elusive? What are the differences between philosophy and psychology, reason and belief, mind and matter; and can we be certain about anything we see, think and feel? Will we ever solve the problems that beset us? Chapter Two introduces a philosophical outlook I refer to as Objectionism. When taken seriously, this philosophy compels us to radically reevaluate what we know about consciousness and the process of philosophical investigation. I also introduce you to the basic tenets of Personalism. This philosophy has commonalities with Perspectivism, Relativism and Pragmatism, but goes beyond them, centering the Imperial Self, rather than the pseudo-self, at the heart of existence and reality. Chapter Three deals with the problem of God’s existence and ongoing rivalry between believers and non-believers. What causes the schism between purveyors of religious dogma and advocates of atheism, materialist scientists and metaphysicians? What does each side believe, and what are the arguments used by one side to checkmate the other?.. ....(read more by clicking book thumbnail) *** *** ***

Genres: Philosophy, Nonfiction, Psychology, Occult

298 pages, Kindle Edition

First published December 21, 2012

About the author

Michael Tsarion was born in Northern Ireland and is a researcher of the occult. He is an author and public speaker whose topics include symbolism, sidereal astrology and Atlantis. He is also the producer and presenter of the Origins and Oracles series which explores ancient mysteries and forbidden knowledge.

An expert on the occult histories of Ireland and America, has made the deepest researches into the comparative mythologies of the world and into his own country's ancient and mysterious Celtic Tradition. His presentations on Atlantis and the origins of evil have been acclaimed by veterans in the field of paranormal research.

In the tradition of Comyns Beaumont, Ignatius Donnelly, Immanuel Velikovsky, William Bramley and Erich von Daniken, Michael considers the consequences to civilization of extra-terrestrial involvement and seeks to clarify many of the quandaries that other "visitation" experts have overlooked.

His book clarifies the disinformation about Atlantis and the lost continents of prehistory. It concentrates on the orchestrated chaos of modern times and reveals how the political and military machinations of the present have their roots in the ancient past. As well as stating the problems, Michael also furnishes us with solutions to the moral and social predicaments that have beset humankind for millennia. Michael is also the co-creator along with Joshua Faulkenberry and Allen Reed of the TimeGnosis Personal Timescopes system. Michael appeared Friday, July 07, 2006 on the Sci Fi Channel special Quest for Atlantis: Startling New Secrets, hosted by The Today Show's Natalie Morales. On this show, which purports to probe the murky depths surrounding the mysterious history of the mythological continent of Atlantis, Tsarion discusses his own theories as to the origins and whereabouts of this mystical land. www.taroscopes.com

Reviews

[Jeff DeRiso · Rating 5 out of 5]

This book is highly recommended for those on the path of non-conformity to the collective Groupthink mentality. Through analysis of some of the most basic philosophical questions proposed throughout recorded history, author Michael Tsarion introduces his unique philosophy of Objectionism. The basic summary is that philosophy is a subjective individual practice and that there is no use debating one another about it. The solution is rather to just BE the person we philosophize to be the best version of ourself.

He walks you through his study of authors like Jung, Freud, Kant, Fromm, Heidegger, Nietzsche, etc. and discusses his basic premise that humans have erected a false Mysterium for themselves, in order to avoid true knowledge of Self. By Mysterium he means some sort of false icon of enlightenment or understanding. Religion, Metaphysics, Scientism, and Atheism are all cited as examples of Mysteria.

If you want to enhance your understanding of yourself and are open to seeing things from a new perspective, this book will help you do that. The material is well sourced and easy to verify, and the core message of comparing the pseudo-self to the Imperial Self is adeptly delivered by the author.