Philosophy Between the Lines - The Lost History of Esoteric Writing

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 author serves as our deeply knowledgeable guide in this capacious and engaging history of philosophical esotericism.

About the author

Arthur M. Melzer is professor of political science at Michigan State University, where he is also cofounder and codirector of the Symposium on Science, Reason, and Modern Democracy. He is the author of The Natural Goodness of Man.

Summary

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 author serves as our deeply knowledgeable guide in this capacious and engaging history of philosophical esotericism.

Product details

• Authors: Arthur M. Melzer, Melzer Arthur M.
• Publisher: University Of Chicago Press
• Languages: English
• Product format: Hardback
• Released: 09.09.2014
• EAN: 9780226175096
• ISBN: 978-0-226-17509-6
• No. of pages: 464
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Philosophy > General, dictionaries; PHILOSOPHY / Social, PHILOSOPHY / Political, Social & political philosophy, social and political philosophy