Thelema is a spiritual philosophy founded by Aleister Crowley. The Thelema system of spiritual attainment developed by Aleister Crowley is notoriously challenging in its scope. This book is the most thorough and understandable exposition of the underlying theories and the practical applications of the spiritual disciplines of Thelema currently available. --
Presents a breakthrough examination of professional wrestling and its cultural relevance that traces its evolution throughout the past century while offering insight into the intellect and sense of irony shared by athletes and fans
Focusing on the integration of Thelemic spiritual principles into everyday life, David Shoemaker offers a comprehensive guide for personal and spiritual development. Drawing from his extensive experience in teaching and practice, the book presents practical tools and insights to enhance psychological growth through the teachings of Aleister Crowley. It serves as a valuable resource for those seeking to deepen their understanding of Thelema, making it an essential addition to any magician's library.
Enochian magick, developed by John Dee and Edward Kelley in the 1500s, has intrigued ritual magicians for centuries, influencing groups like the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn and figures such as Aleister Crowley. Dr. David Shoemaker combines his expertise as a magician and psychologist to share his experiences with "scrying the Aethyrs," offering practical guidance for readers to achieve their own visionary experiences. This work serves as a vital resource for those exploring the Enochian system, blending personal insights with actionable techniques.
"Humor enriches our lives, but it can also raise moral trouble. Is humor that relies on deception, maliciousness, or stereotyping always immoral? Does motive matter in determining the moral value of a joke? Why are certain topics out of bounds for humor? In Wisecracks, philosopher David Shoemaker delves into the fascinating relationship between humor and morality in our everyday lives. In this book, Shoemaker sets aside the crafted forms of humor we find in comedy specials, TV skits, and more and focuses on the informal, improvised wit that occurs in interpersonal relationships-such as teasing, mockery, and pranks-known as wisecracks. The key difference between wisecracks and jokes? Jokes are told, whereas wisecracks are made. Sometimes wisecracks involve lying, sometimes they are mean, and sometimes they play on racial or sexual stereotypes. Shoemaker untangles the intricate threads of when and why these immoral qualities are or aren't acceptable in humor. In showing how a well-developed sense of morality is central to a good sense of humor (and how to develop each), Wisecracks makes the case for how humor can heal, even when it takes a hurtful form"--
David Shoemaker develops a novel pluralistic theory of responsibility, motivated by our ambivalence to cases of marginal agency-such as those caused by clinical depression or autism, for instance. He identifies three distinct types of responsibility, each with its own set of required capacities: attributability, answerability, and accountability.