Philosophy between the lines : the lost history of esoteric writing / Arthur M. Melzer.
Philosophy between the lines : the lost history of esoteric writing / Arthur M. Melzer.
Philosophy between the lines : the lost history of esoteric writing / Arthur M. Melzer.
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Chicago ; London : University of Chicago Press, [2014]
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G 2014/5825
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English
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xviii, 453 pages ; 24 cm.
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text
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unmediated
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volume
Contents
The testimonial evidence for esotericism -- Interlude: two brief examples -- The theoretical basis of philosophical esotericism: the "problem of theory and praxis" -- Objections, resistance, and blindness to esotericism -- Fear of persecution: defensive esotericism -- Dangerous truths: protective es...
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Chicago ; London : University of Chicago Press, [2014]
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Illinois
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[2014]
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"Philosophical esotericism--the practice of communicating one's unorthodox thoughts 'between the lines'--was a common practice until the end of the eighteenth century. The famous Encyclopédie of Diderot, for instance, not only discusses this practice in over twenty different articles, but admits to employing it itself. The history of Western thoug...
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Philosophy between the lines : the lost history of esoteric writing / Arthur M. Melzer.
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Includes bibliographical references (pages411-430) and index.
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G 2014/5825
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74VKJWbAeDPX
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https://devfeature-collection.sl.nsw.gov.au/record/74VKJWbAeDPX
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022617509X (cloth : alk. paper)
9780226175096 (cloth : alk. paper)
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190
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991022225159702626
