H.E.R..E.S.

International Society for the Academic Study of Esotericism

 

 

 

Second Goal Explained

 

The second specific goal deals with the question: “What is Esotericism?” Esotericism has through history and even today been perceived in many different ways both as to its nature and value. Some perceive it to be a trans-historical idea or centre of wisdom, some as a psychological or anthropological product, others as a mere fantasy or delusion, others again a divine wisdom sui generis and some a form of thought. There are also some who claim that it is nothing in itself other than a historical phenomena, etc. The nature of this goal and section of our society is to discuss this question in order to gain a deeper and richer perspective on the matter.