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# Western Esotericism: A Guide for the Perplexed

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Review: Dated, but a reasonable intro - I found this a reasonable, albeit dated introduction to what has become to be called "Western Esotericism" by today's schoolmen. I got started long before it became institutionalized in scholarly circles as a course of study, then esotericism was "kind of" studied (and much derided) as an obscure topic in "history of ideas". I am uncomfortable with the singularity of "Western Esotericism" as it implies if western then there must be other esotericisms (so where are they?). I see a general fragmentation into a plethora of adjective esotercisms. Nor do I see esotericism as an ideological -ism per se. Rather as an existential engagement (some might say intanglement) of noetic-noematic activity or mind that understands the world's appearance and dynamics differently from received perspectives taught to us. On the whole this does well as an introduction, that is to say a point of departure not arrival...
Review: If you're thinking about it, do it. - This text is exactly as advertised, I'm a blank slate beginner when it comes to esotericism and this book has been th perfect starting ground. It's a really great introduction to the philosophy and history involved and makes no attempt to guide the reader down one path or another. You could easily read this whole book and come away unconvinced that there is any sort of divinity in this world, but have still gained much from the scholarly look into the subject. I think it's a good read for anyone, period.

## Technical Specifications

| Specification | Value |
|---------------|-------|
| Best Sellers Rank | #909,841 in Books ( See Top 100 in Books ) #32 in Religious History (Books) #280 in General History of Religion #363 in History of Religions |
| Customer Reviews | 4.6 4.6 out of 5 stars (111) |
| Dimensions  | 5.5 x 0.47 x 8.5 inches |
| ISBN-10  | 1441136460 |
| ISBN-13  | 978-1441136466 |
| Item Weight  | 11.2 ounces |
| Language  | English |
| Part of series  | Guides for the Perplexed |
| Print length  | 224 pages |
| Publication date  | February 28, 2013 |
| Publisher  | Bloomsbury Academic |

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## Customer Reviews

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Dated, but a reasonable intro
*by G***S on October 8, 2024*

I found this a reasonable, albeit dated introduction to what has become to be called "Western Esotericism" by today's schoolmen. I got started long before it became institutionalized in scholarly circles as a course of study, then esotericism was "kind of" studied (and much derided) as an obscure topic in "history of ideas". I am uncomfortable with the singularity of "Western Esotericism" as it implies if western then there must be other esotericisms (so where are they?). I see a general fragmentation into a plethora of adjective esotercisms. Nor do I see esotericism as an ideological -ism per se. Rather as an existential engagement (some might say intanglement) of noetic-noematic activity or mind that understands the world's appearance and dynamics differently from received perspectives taught to us. On the whole this does well as an introduction, that is to say a point of departure not arrival...

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ If you're thinking about it, do it.
*by C***R on July 18, 2021*

This text is exactly as advertised, I'm a blank slate beginner when it comes to esotericism and this book has been th perfect starting ground. It's a really great introduction to the philosophy and history involved and makes no attempt to guide the reader down one path or another. You could easily read this whole book and come away unconvinced that there is any sort of divinity in this world, but have still gained much from the scholarly look into the subject. I think it's a good read for anyone, period.

### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Very clear with big ideas
*by P***O on January 2, 2025*

I loved the first half which was filled with big ideas. The second half was a bit drier and more textbook-like.

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