1791 - Foundations of Romantic Occultism
Karl von Eckartshausen (1752-1803) was a German Catholic mystic, author, and philosopher. Born in Haimhausen, Bavaria, Eckartshausen studied philosophy and law, but his interests leaned towards esotericism and Christian mysticism. Eckartshausen was also involved in the secret society of the Illuminati, though he later distanced himself due to their emphasis on reason over spiritual enlightenment. His works had a significant influence on later mystical and occult movements, notably the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. Franz von Baader, sometimes called the Philosopher of Romanticism, was a student of Eckartshausen, as was Novalis. Many scholars argue that Schelling and Hölderlin were also inspired by him.
This volume contains chapters on, among other things, telepathy, ghost apparitions, magnetism, soul physiognomy, life extension, dowsing rods, dream interpretation and sleight of hand. This work is an important document in the transformation of magical-theosophical pietistic literature into the early Romantic movement.
1791. Karl von Eckartshausen. Aufschlüsse zur Magie aus geprüften Erfahrungen über verborgene philosophische Wissenschaften und… [Insights into magic from tested experiences about hidden philosophical sciences and hidden secrets of nature]. München: Lentner. Second edition. [11] sheet, 488 pages. 8°, half leather of the time. With engraved frontispiece. Kayser II, 98, cf. NDB IV, 284f. - Volume 1. Cover slightly rubbed and bumped. With stamp and signature of a monastery library and markings on opening blank pages and title page. Slightly browned inside, book block otherwise in very good condition.
Karl von Eckartshausen (1752-1803) was a German Catholic mystic, author, and philosopher. Born in Haimhausen, Bavaria, Eckartshausen studied philosophy and law, but his interests leaned towards esotericism and Christian mysticism. Eckartshausen was also involved in the secret society of the Illuminati, though he later distanced himself due to their emphasis on reason over spiritual enlightenment. His works had a significant influence on later mystical and occult movements, notably the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. Franz von Baader, sometimes called the Philosopher of Romanticism, was a student of Eckartshausen, as was Novalis. Many scholars argue that Schelling and Hölderlin were also inspired by him.
This volume contains chapters on, among other things, telepathy, ghost apparitions, magnetism, soul physiognomy, life extension, dowsing rods, dream interpretation and sleight of hand. This work is an important document in the transformation of magical-theosophical pietistic literature into the early Romantic movement.
1791. Karl von Eckartshausen. Aufschlüsse zur Magie aus geprüften Erfahrungen über verborgene philosophische Wissenschaften und… [Insights into magic from tested experiences about hidden philosophical sciences and hidden secrets of nature]. München: Lentner. Second edition. [11] sheet, 488 pages. 8°, half leather of the time. With engraved frontispiece. Kayser II, 98, cf. NDB IV, 284f. - Volume 1. Cover slightly rubbed and bumped. With stamp and signature of a monastery library and markings on opening blank pages and title page. Slightly browned inside, book block otherwise in very good condition.
Karl von Eckartshausen (1752-1803) was a German Catholic mystic, author, and philosopher. Born in Haimhausen, Bavaria, Eckartshausen studied philosophy and law, but his interests leaned towards esotericism and Christian mysticism. Eckartshausen was also involved in the secret society of the Illuminati, though he later distanced himself due to their emphasis on reason over spiritual enlightenment. His works had a significant influence on later mystical and occult movements, notably the Hermetic Order of the Golden Dawn. Franz von Baader, sometimes called the Philosopher of Romanticism, was a student of Eckartshausen, as was Novalis. Many scholars argue that Schelling and Hölderlin were also inspired by him.
This volume contains chapters on, among other things, telepathy, ghost apparitions, magnetism, soul physiognomy, life extension, dowsing rods, dream interpretation and sleight of hand. This work is an important document in the transformation of magical-theosophical pietistic literature into the early Romantic movement.
1791. Karl von Eckartshausen. Aufschlüsse zur Magie aus geprüften Erfahrungen über verborgene philosophische Wissenschaften und… [Insights into magic from tested experiences about hidden philosophical sciences and hidden secrets of nature]. München: Lentner. Second edition. [11] sheet, 488 pages. 8°, half leather of the time. With engraved frontispiece. Kayser II, 98, cf. NDB IV, 284f. - Volume 1. Cover slightly rubbed and bumped. With stamp and signature of a monastery library and markings on opening blank pages and title page. Slightly browned inside, book block otherwise in very good condition.