the Path to the New Hermopolis by Mervat Nasser - ISBN: 9780995124509
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A much-needed introduction to the history and territory of Hermopolis-the City of Hermes-as well as the values that emanated from this cosmic city to shape our thinking throughout the ages.

the Path to the New Hermopolis

The History, Philosophy, and Future O

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    134 pages

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    14 August 2019

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Summary

Straddling the two lands of Upper and Lower Egypt, Hermopolis–the City of Hermes–marks the ancient and future capital of Middle Egypt. In this book, Dr. Nasser presents a much-needed introduction to the history and territory of Hermopolis, as well as the values that emanated from this cosmic city to shape our thinking throughout the ages. In particular, Nasser traces the Hermetic concepts of humanism, idealism, utopianism, and fraternity, and argues that these ideals inspire our dreams for…

Book Details

ISBN-13:9780995124509
ISBN-10:0995124507
Author:Mervat Nasser
Publisher:Rubedo Press
Imprint:Rubedo Press
Format:Paperback
Number of Pages:134
Release Date:14 August 2019
Weight:177g
Dimensions:216mm x 140mm x 8mm
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I made an enclosure around the park lest it be trampled by the rabble for it is the birthplace of every god –Petosiris–

I made an enclosure around the park lest it be trampled by the rabble for it is the birthplace of every god –Petosiris–

About The Author

Mervat Nasser

Dr. Mervat Abdel Nasser (MD, MPhil, FRCPsych) is a consultant psychiatrist, researcher in Egyptology, and writer. Graduate of Cairo Medical School and fellow of the Royal College of Psychiatrists (London), Dr. Nasser holds a masters in philosophy and a doctorate in psychiatry from London University, She also has two diplomas in moral philosophy and the history of medicine. Having served as a clinical psychiatrist and academic in England (1977-2007), her clinical practice focused on general adult psychiatry with a special interest in the field of culture and mental health. She has a special interest in theories of education and integrative models of teaching, which are reflected in her her work as a writer, academic, and clinical tutor. She has written psychological and philosophical commentaries on ancient Egyptian thought, collected in the book Why Did Horus Lose His Eye: A New Reading of Ancient Egyptian Thought. She has also written several books in Arabic addressed to the young reader, including an award-winning, illustrated children’s series. In 2007, Mervat took early retirement from her job as consultant psychiatrist and senior lecturer at Kings College and returned to Egypt to pursue her dream of establishing the New Hermopolis project. She has since dedicated herself entirely to this cause.

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