A Short Enquiry Concerning the Hermetic Art by A Lover of Philalethes

""A Short Enquiry Concerning the Hermetic Art"" is a book written by W. Wynn Westcott, under the pseudonym ""A Lover of Philalethes"". The book is a brief exploration of the Hermetic Art, a philosophical and mystical tradition that originated in ancient Egypt and was later developed in Hellenistic and Roman times. The author explores the history of the Hermetic Art, its principles and practices, and its influence on Western culture. The book also discusses the relationship between Hermeticism and other esoteric traditions, such as alchemy and astrology. Written in a concise and accessible style, ""A Short Enquiry Concerning the Hermetic Art"" is a valuable introduction to the subject for anyone interested in esotericism, mysticism, and the history of ideas.THIS 56 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Collectanea Hermetica, by W. Wynn Westcott. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 156459260X.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.