The Unknown Philosopher

The Unknown Philosopher: The Life of Louis Claude de St. Martin and the Substance of His Transcendental Doctrine is a biography written by Arthur Edward Waite. The book delves into the life of Louis Claude de St. Martin, a French philosopher who lived during the 18th century. St. Martin was a follower of the mystical tradition of Jacob Boehme and was also heavily influenced by the teachings of Emanuel Swedenborg. The book explores St. Martin's early life, his spiritual awakening, and his subsequent journey towards becoming a philosopher. It also delves into his relationship with other notable figures of the time, including the philosopher Jean-Jacques Rousseau and the occultist Count de Saint-Germain. The second part of the book focuses on St. Martin's transcendental doctrine, which is a complex system of thought that combines elements of Christian mysticism, Hermeticism, and Kabbalah. Waite provides a detailed analysis of St. Martin's ideas, including his views on the nature of God, the human soul, and the afterlife. Overall, The Unknown Philosopher provides a fascinating insight into the life and work of Louis Claude de St. Martin, a figure who has been largely overlooked by modern scholars. It is a must-read for anyone interested in the history of philosophy, mysticism, and the occult.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.