Flamel?

[wkyh7]

'Ello Mr. Bruce,

I am a Philosophy major at SUNY Oswego in New York. You have been a great inspiration for me over the last 7 years or so.

Could you tell me your thoughts on the concepts and principals one can dissern from the story of Nicholas Flamel, an alchemist. From reading up on him, I came to the conclusion alchemy is the pinnacle of philosophy, not in the lead to gold, but in that it paves the way for a true epistimologist.

Thank you for everything Mr. Bruce, I already consider my life changed.

With great respect,
Jerry Winant

[Robert Bruce]

G'day Jerry,

thank you for your kind words. I am pleased to be of service.

I agree with you.

Thoughts for you....

What is gold?

the philosopher's stone is not a physical thing, but it can be a physical thing.

Alchemy is a metaphorical 'craft' that leads to the discovery of spiritual principles.

the path eventually turns within.

And the goal becomes realization

For if one achieves true realization and enlightenment, through a staggered process of realization, one becomes the philosopher's stone.

and you then understand that you are that which you seek.

Robert