The Modernity of Occultism: Reflections on Some Crucial Aspects
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fascism, occultism, western esotericism, modern esotericism, occultism and societyAbstract
In this article the author analyzes a number of popular concepts about the relationship between occultism and various phenomena of social life in the end of the 19 th and in the early 20 th century. The author shows that the idea of a link between occultism and fascism, which was popular in the middle of the 20 th century, is largely false. As an alternative, the author suggests a perspective in which occult societies are described as a virtual space for social and cultural experimentation and innovation.Downloads
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