Philosophy Between the Lines: The Lost History of Esoteric Writi torrent

Category: History, Misc. Non-fiction
Language: EnglishKeywords: History Nonfiction Philosophy
Written by Arthur M. Melzer
Read by Keith Sellon-Wright
Format: M4B
Bitrate: 128 Kbps
General Information
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Title: Philosophy Between the Lines
Subtitle: The Lost History of Esoteric Writing
Author: Arthur M. Melzer
Reader: Keith Sellon-Wright
Audiobook Copyright: 2021-04-06
Publisher: Tantor Media, Inc.
Duration: 18 hrs 2 mins
ISBN: 9781705292655
Subjects: Nonfiction
File Information
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Media Format: AAC
Total Files: 1
Total Size: 1002 MB
Bitrate: 128 kbps
Sample Rate: 44.1 kHz
Channels: Stereo
Book Description
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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. Despite its long and well-
documented history, however, esotericism is often dismissed today as a
rare occurrence.
Walking listeners through both an ancient (Plato) and a modern
(Machiavelli) esoteric work, Arthur M. Melzer explains what
esotericism is-and is not. It relies not on secret codes, but simply
on a more intensive use of familiar rhetorical techniques like
metaphor, irony, and insinuation. Melzer explores the various motives
that led thinkers in different times and places to engage in this
strange practice, while also exploring the motives that lead more
recent thinkers not only to dislike and avoid this practice but to
deny its very existence.
The first comprehensive, book-length study of the history and
theoretical basis of philosophical esotericism, Philosophy Between the
Lines is “a treasure-house of insight and learning. It is that rare
thing: an eye-opening book.


General Information
===================
Title: Philosophy Between the Lines
Subtitle: The Lost History of Esoteric Writing
Author: Arthur M. Melzer
Reader: Keith Sellon-Wright
Audiobook Copyright: 2021-04-06
Publisher: Tantor Media, Inc.
Duration: 18 hrs 2 mins
ISBN: 9781705292655
Subjects: Nonfiction

File Information
===================
Media Format: AAC
Total Files: 1
Total Size: 1002 MB
Bitrate: 128 kbps
Sample Rate: 44.1 kHz
Channels: Stereo

Book Description
===================
Philosophical esotericism-the practice of communicating one’s
unorthodox thoughts “between the lines”-was a common practice until
the end of the eighteenth century. Despite its long and well-
documented history, however, esotericism is often dismissed today as a
rare occurrence.

Walking listeners through both an ancient (Plato) and a modern
(Machiavelli) esoteric work, Arthur M. Melzer explains what
esotericism is-and is not. It relies not on secret codes, but simply
on a more intensive use of familiar rhetorical techniques like
metaphor, irony, and insinuation. Melzer explores the various motives
that led thinkers in different times and places to engage in this
strange practice, while also exploring the motives that lead more
recent thinkers not only to dislike and avoid this practice but to
deny its very existence.

The first comprehensive, book-length study of the history and
theoretical basis of philosophical esotericism, Philosophy Between the
Lines is “a treasure-house of insight and learning. It is that rare
thing: an eye-opening book.