About the author
Brendan Cathbad Myers is a Canadian philosopher and author known for his contributions in environmental philosophy, Druidry and Neo-Druidism, mythology, and applied virtue ethics. == Philosophy and writings == Normative in their conception, Myers' works fundamentally examine ideas regarding the interconnectedness of creation and emphasize the importance of strong moral character as vital to the health and well-being of the world and society. == Biographical information == Born in 1974, in Guelph, Ontario, Canada, Brendan was raised in Elora, Ontario, in Wellington County, Ontario. He was born the eldest son of an Irish-Canadian family and completed a bachelor's degree in drama and philosophy in 1996 and then a master's degree in philosophy in 1999, both from the University of Guelph. While at university, he converted from Catholicism to paganism, becoming an activist member of the neo-pagan community. == Professional life == He completed doctoral studies in 2005 with a dissertation entitled "Time and the Land: Four Approaches to Environmental Ethics, Climate Change, and Future Generations".
📖 Where to start with Brendan Myers
💬 What our editors say about Brendan Myers's books
“Myers presents a compelling, albeit dense, redefinition of the 'Circle of Life' as a breaking system requiring active participation. The blend of scientific inquiry with esoteric philosophy is distinctive, though its academic…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Circle of Life Is Broken: An Eco-Spiritual Philosophy of the Climate Crisis Myers, Brendan
“Myers delivers a groundbreaking anthology that rigorously challenges the accepted Wiccan narrative of oral tradition. By assembling rare texts, he reveals a rich literary heritage predating modern witchcraft. However, readers…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on A Pagan Testament
“Myers delivers a significant corrective to the neglect of pagan thinkers in standard intellectual histories, weaving a rich tapestry from the Iron Age to the twenty-first century. By explicitly linking pantheism, neoplatonism,…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on The Earth, the Gods and the Soul: A History of Pagan Philosophy, from the Iron Age to the 21st Century
📋 Editions by Brendan Myers in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Circle of Life Is Broken: An Eco-Spiritual Philosophy of the | 2022 | Moon Books | 232 | 9781789049770 |
| A Pagan Testament | — | Moon Books | 320 | 9781846941290 |
| The Earth, the Gods and the Soul: A History of Pagan Philosophy, | 2013 | Moon Books | 326 | 9781780993171 |
| Loneliness and Revelation: A Study of the Sacred | 2010 | Moon Books | 160 | 9781846943553 |