- Paperback: 199 pages
- Publisher: Red Wheel (Nov 4 2011)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1578632234
- ISBN-13: 978-1578632237
- Product Dimensions: 20.4 x 13.6 x 1.6 cm
- Shipping Weight: 322 g
- Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars See all reviews (1 customer review)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #779,979 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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Offers the reader an in-depth look at what occultism can be to the rational and well-trained practitioner. Fortune presents a clear discussion, sweeping aside our cultural assumptions and stereotypes. She is able to place occultism in its proper place asa philosophy that employs scientific and rational methodology to explore the meaning of life, while retaining religious overtones. She reveals the heart of occult ethics and ideals that occult research seeks to aid people in achieving enlightenment.
About the Author
Dion Fortune (1891-1946), founder of The Society of the Inner Light, is recognized as one of the most luminous figures of 20th-century esoteric thought. A prolific writer, pioneer psychologist, powerful psychic, and spiritualist, she dedicated her life to the revival of the Western Mystery Tradition. She was also a member of the Order of the Golden Dawn, whose members included at various times such people as A.E. Waite, Aleister Crowley, and W.B. Yeats.
Gareth Knight is one of the major occult practitioners and authors of today. His many books include Experience of Inner Worlds, Magical World of the Tarot, Secret Tradition in Arthurian Legend.
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VERY few of those who are interested in occultism pause to ask themselves what occultism really is. Read the first page
Front Cover | Copyright | Table of Contents | Excerpt | Index | Back Cover
VERY few of those who are interested in occultism pause to ask themselves what occultism really is. Read the first page
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5.0 out of 5 stars
Very highly recommended for serious metaphysical studies.,
By Midwest Book Review (Oregon, WI USA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: What Is Occultism? (Paperback)
Dion Fortune's What Is Occultism? was first published in 1929 and here appears in a new edition with a new introduction by Gareth Knight. Readers receive a basic treatise on the elements of occultism and its connections to spiritual enlightenment. Very highly recommended for all serious students of metaphysical studies.
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Very highly recommended for serious metaphysical studies.,
By Midwest Book Review - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: What Is Occultism? (Paperback)
Dion Fortune's What Is Occultism? was first published in 1929 and here appears in a new edition with a new introduction by Gareth Knight. Readers receive a basic treatise on the elements of occultism and its connections to spiritual enlightenment. Very highly recommended for all serious students of metaphysical studies.
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