Philosophy between the lines : the lost history of esoteric writing / Arthur M. Melzer.
| Author/creator | Melzer, Arthur M. author. |
| Format | Book |
| Publication | Chicago ; London : University of Chicago Press, [2014] |
| Description | xviii, 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 note | Includes bibliographical references (pages411-430) and index. |
| Genre/form | Criticism, interpretation, etc. |
| LCCN | 2014016966 |
| ISBN | 9780226175096 (cloth : alk. paper) |
| ISBN | 022617509X (cloth : alk. paper) |
Availability
| Library | Location | Call Number | Status | Item Actions |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joyner | General Stacks | B52.66 .M45 2014 | ✔ Available | Place Hold |