Publisher's Synopsis
The Unknown Philosopher: The Life of Louis Claude de St. Martin and the Substance of His Transcendental Doctrine is a biographical and philosophical book written by Arthur Edward Waite. The book focuses on the life and teachings of Louis Claude de St. Martin, a French mystic and philosopher who lived in the 18th century. St. Martin is considered to be one of the most important figures in the development of Western esotericism, and his ideas have had a profound impact on many spiritual and philosophical movements.The book begins with a detailed biography of St. Martin, tracing his life from his birth in 1743 to his death in 1803. It explores his early years as a soldier and his later conversion to mysticism, as well as his relationships with other important figures of his time, including Jacob Boehme and Emanuel Swedenborg.The second part of the book focuses on St. Martin's philosophy, which is known as transcendentalism. Waite provides a thorough analysis of St. Martin's ideas, including his beliefs about the nature of God, the universe, and human consciousness. He also explores St. Martin's views on the role of religion and spirituality in human life, and the importance of inner transformation and spiritual awakening.Throughout the book, Waite draws on a wide range of sources, including St. Martin's own writings, as well as the works of other philosophers and mystics who influenced him. The result is a comprehensive and insightful portrait of one of the most fascinating and enigmatic figures in the history of Western philosophy and spirituality.St. Martin (1743-1803) believed that the most important problem of all human thinking is to understand man as as free personality, whose very foundation is himself. Contents: The Life of St. Martin; Sources of Martinistic Doctrines; The Nature and State of Man; The Doctrine of the Repairer; The Way of Integration; Minor Sources of St. Martin; The Mystical Philosophy of Numbers; Prayers of St. Martin; Bibliography; Martinism and the Masonic Rites of Swedenborg. St. Martin was the successor to Jacob Boehme�������an important mystic in the history light.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
