Philosophy between the lines : the lost history of esoteric writing
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Chicago ; University of Chicago Press, [2014].
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xviii, 453 pages ; 24 cm.
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Published
Chicago ; University of Chicago Press, [2014].
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Book
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English
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Includes bibliographical references (pages411-430) and index.
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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 Encyclop©♭die of Diderot, for instance, not only discusses this practice in over twenty different articles, but admits to employing it itself. The history of Western thought contains hundreds of such statements by major philosophers testifying to the use of esoteric writing in their own work or others'. Despite this long and well-documented history, however, esotericism is often dismissed today as a rare occurrence. But by ignoring esotericism, we risk cutting ourselves off from a full understanding of Western philosophical thought... Philosophy Between the Lines is the first comprehensive, book-length study of the history and theoretical basis of philosophical esotericism, and it provides a crucial guide to how many major writings--philosophical, but also theological, political, and literary--were composed prior to the nineteenth century."--Publisher's Web site.
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APA Citation, 7th Edition (style guide)
Melzer, A. M. (2014). Philosophy between the lines: the lost history of esoteric writing . University of Chicago Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Melzer, Arthur M. 2014. Philosophy between the Lines: The Lost History of Esoteric Writing. University of Chicago Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Humanities (Notes and Bibliography) Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Melzer, Arthur M. Philosophy between the Lines: The Lost History of Esoteric Writing University of Chicago Press, 2014.
MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Melzer, Arthur M. Philosophy between the Lines: The Lost History of Esoteric Writing University of Chicago Press, 2014.
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