Philosophy between the lines : the lost history of esoteric writing / Arthur M. Melzer.

Author/creator Melzer, Arthur M. author.
Format Book
PublicationChicago ; London : University of Chicago Press, [2014]
Descriptionxviii, 453 pages ; 24 cm
Subjects

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 esotericism -- The educational benefits of obscurity: pedagogical esotericism -- Rationalizing the world: political esotericism -- A beginner's guide to esoteric reading -- Defending reason: esotericism and the critique of historicism.
Bibliography noteIncludes bibliographical references (pages411-430) and index.
Genre/formCriticism, interpretation, etc.
LCCN 2014016966
ISBN9780226175096 (cloth : alk. paper)
ISBN022617509X (cloth : alk. paper)

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Joyner General Stacks B52.66 .M45 2014 ✔ Available Place Hold