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New Approaches to the Study of Esotericism /
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This volume offers new approaches to some of the biggest persistent challenges in the study of esotericism and beyond. Commonly understood as a particularly "Western" undertaking consisting of religious, philosophical, and ritual traditions that go back to Mediterranean antiquity, this book argues for a global approach that significantly expands the scope of esotericism and highlights its relevance for broader theoretical and methodological debates in the humanities and social sciences. The contributors offer critical interventions on aspects related to colonialism, race, gender and sexuality, economy, and marginality. Equipped with a substantial introduction and conclusion, the book offers textbook-style discussions of the state of research and makes concrete proposals for how esotericism can be rethought through broader engagement with neighboring fields.
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1 online resource. :
Includes bibliographical references and index. :
9789004446458
9789004446441
Subtle Energies in Therapy, Spirituality, Arts, and Politics : 1800-Present /
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Few ideas have captured the imagination of contemporary culture as powerfully as that of 'subtle energies.' The belief in subtle energies has shaped alternative medicine and mind-body practices on a global scale. It also had a profound-although little recognized-impact on music and visual arts, debates on gender and race, as well as political and ecological movements. This groundbreaking volume uncovers the historical roots of the concept of subtle energies and explores its many trajectories.
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1 online resource (390 pages) : illustrations. :
Includes bibliographical references and index. :
9789004736221