Every interaction involves an exchange of vital force (or "psychic energy"). True affection is a balanced, harmonious exchange that elevates both individuals.
The Science of Love is a provocative work by (a pseudonym for the Chilean philosopher Dario Salas Sommer ), first published in English in 1993. Unlike conventional self-help books, it approaches relationships through the lens of Hermetic Philosophy , challenging mainstream ideas about romance, sex, and marriage . Core Philosophy: "True Love" vs. "Corrupt Love"
: Baines applies the principles of Hermes Trismegistus to explain love as a spiritual science, focusing on eternal rejuvenation , profound comprehension, and constant change. True vs. Corrupt Love :
The book aims to point out that the obstacles to love are not external—they are internal psychological and spiritual constructs. As one reviewer noted, the "rhetoric may seem a bit pretentious (to those unfamiliar with his work and the work of other occult scholars) and his claims grandiose." However, the same review assures readers that "Baines' references to the power of Hermeticism and esoteric teachings can be backed up in his bibliography".
: Driven by biological impulses, possessiveness, and the "ego," leading to suffering and eventual relationship decay.
Every interaction involves an exchange of vital force (or "psychic energy"). True affection is a balanced, harmonious exchange that elevates both individuals.
The Science of Love is a provocative work by (a pseudonym for the Chilean philosopher Dario Salas Sommer ), first published in English in 1993. Unlike conventional self-help books, it approaches relationships through the lens of Hermetic Philosophy , challenging mainstream ideas about romance, sex, and marriage . Core Philosophy: "True Love" vs. "Corrupt Love"
: Baines applies the principles of Hermes Trismegistus to explain love as a spiritual science, focusing on eternal rejuvenation , profound comprehension, and constant change. True vs. Corrupt Love :
The book aims to point out that the obstacles to love are not external—they are internal psychological and spiritual constructs. As one reviewer noted, the "rhetoric may seem a bit pretentious (to those unfamiliar with his work and the work of other occult scholars) and his claims grandiose." However, the same review assures readers that "Baines' references to the power of Hermeticism and esoteric teachings can be backed up in his bibliography".
: Driven by biological impulses, possessiveness, and the "ego," leading to suffering and eventual relationship decay.