Alan Moore and Hermeticism

The video explores Alan Moore's philosophy, focusing on his views on magic, Hermeticism, and storytelling. Moore sees magic as a bridge between material and immaterial realities, deeply connected to art and language. His works, like Promethea and Jerusalem, aim to alter perception and expand consciousness. Moore's influence in comics and his unique approach to storytelling highlight the power of imagination and the potential for magic to change our understanding of reality.

What is Alan Moore's definition of magic?

• A set of rituals to summon spirits

• A form of entertainment

• A religious practice

• A purposeful engagement with consciousness

Which tradition is Alan Moore influenced by?

• Christianity

• Hermeticism

• Shamanism

• Buddhism

How does Moore describe the relationship between the material and immaterial worlds?

• They are completely separate and unrelated

• The immaterial world is an illusion

• The material world is superior to the immaterial

• They are interconnected through art and language

In Moore's view, what role does storytelling play?

• It is a form of entertainment

• It is a tool for casting and dispelling illusions

• It is a way to document history

• It is a method for teaching language

What does Moore consider to be one of the most destructive illusions?

• Religion

• Politics

• Money

• Technology

What is the principle of 'As Above, So Below' about?

• The reflection of reality at different levels

• The separation of heaven and earth

• The equality of all living beings

• The superiority of the spiritual over the physical

What does 'Solve et Coagula' mean in Hermeticism?

• To teach and learn

• To create and destroy

• To separate and combine

• To heal and harm

What was the purpose of Moore's work 'Jerusalem'?

• To entertain readers with a fictional story

• To perform a ritual to expand consciousness

• To criticize modern society

• To explore historical events

How does Moore use language in 'Jerusalem'?

• To confuse readers

• To alter perception and expand consciousness

• To simplify complex ideas

• To mimic other authors

According to Moore, what is the only thing we can be certain isn't imaginary?

• History

• Science

• Imagination

• Religion