1. An Introduction to Philosophy

1. An Introduction to Philosophy

Author: Alexander Sachon April 30, 2021 Duration: 19:00

Hey everyone! In this episode, I lay out my core framework for understanding Philosophy. This  framework forms the foundation of the way I interpret the teachings of other philosophers, including Manly P. Hall. After this episode, the main focus of future episodes will be going into and exploring various lectures of MPH's, breaking them down and investigating what this great teacher is trying to teach us. I hope you enjoy! - Alex

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In a world of quick takes and endless noise, The Wisdom Tradition | a philosophy podcast offers a different kind of space. Host Alexander Sachon guides conversations that treat philosophy not as a remote academic exercise, but as a living, breathing guide to human experience. This podcast explores how foundational ideas from across history directly shape our personal narratives, our societies, and the quiet questions we all carry. Each episode is a deep, accessible dive into concepts that have endured for centuries, examining their surprising relevance to modern life, ethics, and culture. You'll hear thoughtful discussions that connect the dots between ancient thinkers and contemporary dilemmas, between abstract theory and tangible reality. The aim is to make the wisdom of the tradition feel immediate and useful. By engaging with these enduring ideas, the podcast provides tools for reflection, challenging listeners to examine their own assumptions and the stories we tell collectively. It’s for anyone curious about how deeper thinking can illuminate the everyday, from the structure of our communities to the search for meaning in individual lives. Alexander brings a grounded, conversational approach to these substantial topics, making each exploration feel like a meaningful dialogue rather than a lecture. Tune in for a consistently thoughtful examination of where we’ve been, who we are, and how the great conversations of human thought continue to inform our path forward.
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42b. Pythagoras (Part 2) | the Mystery of First Cause (updated) [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:13:41
*NOTE* Embarrassingly, I had originally uploaded the wrong episode (a Manly P. Hall lecture that was sharing desktop space with my intended audio file). The actual episode (42b) is now available. My sincere apologies for…
41c. Esoteric Buddhism (Part 3) | Maitreya, the Buddha to come [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 53:40
Here we conclude our series on Mahayana Buddhism, focusing finally now on the specific meaning of its Messianic Prophecy of Maitreya, the Buddha-to-come.website: www.alexsachon.comarticle link: thewisdomtradition.substac…
39. Mahayana Buddhism: a Guiding Light for the New Age [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:29:19
This episode continues our series (which will eventually be a 10 chapter book), moving our story up through time from the Aryans to the Brahmans to the Buddhists to Buddhism's second birth in the form of Mahayana Buddhis…
38. The Cycle of the Arya and the Quest for a New Atlantis [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:14:56
In this episode we continue our investigation of the history, purpose, and destiny of philosophy by examining its connection to a great social reform project that first emerged out of the Atlantean priesthood. This sect…
35. Manly P. Hall - "Initiation of the Pyramid" | lecture analysis [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:05:21
This episode builds off the previous episode, which investigated the Mystery School system of antiquity. Here we look at a lecture of Manly Hall that delves into the Mysteries further, looking at their priesthood, their…