1603 – Paradoxe sur l’incertitude – Henri Agrippa | Occult Philosophy

1603 – Paradoxe sur l’incertitude – Henri Agrippa | Occult Philosophy   Henri Cornelius Agrippa was an early 16th-century scholar who specialized in occult writings. Many of his works dealt with dark magic and the practice of occult arts; however, it is known that he argued against the persecution of witches. One of his most important works was “Incertitudine” or “Declamation of Arts and Sciences” which was a satirical account of the disappointing state of science during the 1520s. It was an important contributor to skepticism and philosophers such as Montaigne, Descartes, and Goethe. According to Jones, this book is “one of the great classics of skeptical literature.”   “Incertitudine” covers a wide variety of occult topics including alchemy, astronomy, astrology, theurgy, magic rituals, summoning gods, discovering one’s psyche, mysticism and the cabala, Abraxas stones and charms, general magic and natural magic, dreams and dream interpretation, witchcraft, phantasms, miracles, and much more. Agrippa’s aim with this work was “to propose a cultural alternative, delineating a different philosophical approach, capable of forming a new intellectual élite, who would be seriously interested in the moral and religious progress of human community.” (SEP)   This 1603 edition features a ‘leather-bound’ book case that resembles the fine-binding of a book of this era. In fact, it is indistinguishable from a book binding – an impressive, unique item indeed.   Item number: #27130 Price: $950   AGRIPPAE, Henri Cornelius   Paradoxe sur l’incertitude, vanité, et abus des sciences. Traduitte en françois ..   [1603].   Details: Collation: Complete with all pages 737p References: Wing A 791; Lowndes 21; Jones, Anthology of Ceremonial & Transcendental Occult Magic; Stanford Encyclopedia of Philosophy, ‘Agrippa’; Provenance: bookplate – Ex libris J.L. Mairetet, 1979 Language: English Binding: Leather; tight and secure Size: ~7.25in X 4.75in (18.5cm x 12cm)   Our Guarantee: Very Fast. Very Safe. Free Shipping Worldwide. Customer satisfaction is our priority! Notify us with 7 days of receiving, and we will offer a full refund without reservation!                                                   27130 Categories Esoteric & Occult Philosophy Medicine & Science Authors AGRIPPAE, Henri Cornelius Printing Date 17th Century Language English Binding Leather Book Condition Excellent Collation Complete