Science, Politics and GnosticismEric Voegelin
Science, Politics and Gnosticism
by Eric Voegelin · first published 1968
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Science, Politics and Gnosticism: Two essays by Eric Voegelin, https://www.amazon.com/Science-Politics-Gnosticism-Two-Essay... I found it to be a very interesting and deep take on the philosophical and historical origins of many contemporary…
on “Ask HN: What are the best unknown books you have read?” ↗…interested on what's your take as I too have seen religious thought in the loudest atheists. One interesting essay on the history of some philosophies and worldviews you might like is Eric Vogelin's Science, Politics and Gnosticism (1968). Here he traces a lot of modern thought back to the early Gnostic religion. The lack of self-reflection and particularly the righteousness I see today makes me think his point is very accurate.
on “John McWhorter: The Neoracists” ↗…ramble, but hopefully you kind of see what I mean. Reading recommendations are welcome. :) >One interesting essay on the history of some philosophies and worldviews you might like is Eric Vogelin's Science, Politics and Gnosticism (1968). This seems right up my alley. Thank you for this.
on “John McWhorter: The Neoracists” ↗