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Focusing on the historical evolution of esotericism, this work delves into the theosophical current from the Renaissance to the twentieth century, highlighting its continuity and changes amidst social and cultural contexts. It explores the Paracelsian tradition, romantic philosophies of nature, and the occultist movement. The book also investigates the concepts of "active" and "creative" imagination as pathways to mystical experiences, and discusses the significance of "tradition" in the thoughts of key figures in Western esotericism.
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Theosophy, Imagination, Tradition: Studies in Western Esotericism, Antoine Faivre
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- Released
- 2000
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- Title
- Theosophy, Imagination, Tradition: Studies in Western Esotericism
- Language
- English
- Authors
- Antoine Faivre
- Publisher
- State University of New York Press
- Released
- 2000
- Format
- Hardcover
- Pages
- 269
- ISBN13
- 9780791444351
- Series
- Tags
- Non-Fiction, Theosophy
- Rating
- 3.65 out of 5
- Description
- Focusing on the historical evolution of esotericism, this work delves into the theosophical current from the Renaissance to the twentieth century, highlighting its continuity and changes amidst social and cultural contexts. It explores the Paracelsian tradition, romantic philosophies of nature, and the occultist movement. The book also investigates the concepts of "active" and "creative" imagination as pathways to mystical experiences, and discusses the significance of "tradition" in the thoughts of key figures in Western esotericism.