What reading order should I follow?

There is no required sequence. You may read the volumes in any order you prefer, as they cover distinct topics such as physiognomy, Hindu occultism, and magic history.

Do these books need to be read together?

No, each volume functions independently. They explore separate subjects like Lavater’s physiognomy or Christian’s history of magic without requiring knowledge from other titles in the series.

What specific topics does this series cover?

The series covers physiognomy, Hindu occultism and mythology, the history of magic and the supernatural, and philosophical expressions regarding the harmonies of being. It includes works by Lavater, Bosc, Christian, and Lacuria.

Reading order & editions

Philosophie: Esoteric and Occult Studies

6 books in the catalog · Johann Caspar Lavater · Hachette Livre Bnf

Addha-Nari Ou l'Occultisme Dans l'Inde Antique. Védisme, Littérature Hindoue, Mythes (1893)

Histoire de la magie, du monde surnaturel et de la fatalité à travers les temps (Éd.1870) (1870)

L'Art de Connaître Les Hommes (Éd.1806-1809) (1806-1809)

Les Harmonies de l'Être Exprimées (Éd.1899) (1899)

Series authors

Writers represented in Philosophie

A short note on each author and their books in this series.

Johann Caspar Lavater

3 books in the series

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Series reading order: Philosophie

1 Addha-Nari Ou l'Occultisme Dans l'Inde Antique. Védisme, Littérature Hindoue, Mythes (1893) · 2018 $26.95 View →
2 Histoire de la magie, du monde surnaturel et de la fatalité à travers les temps (Éd.1870) (1870) · 2018 $38.95 View →
3 L'Art de Connaître Les Hommes (Éd.1806-1809) (1806-1809) · 2018 $26.95 View →
4 Les Harmonies de l'Être Exprimées (Éd.1899) (1899) · 2018 $24.95 View →
5 L'Art de Connaître Les Hommes (Éd.1806) · 2022 $13.95 View →
6 L'Art de Connaître Les Hommes (Éd.1806-1809) (1806-1809) · 2022 $27.95 View →

The Philosophie series presents a curated selection of historical works focusing on esoteric knowledge, spiritual practices, and metaphysical inquiry. This collection includes texts ranging from the early nineteenth century to the late nineteenth century. Readers will find volumes dedicated to physiognomy, ancient Indian occultism, the history of magic, and philosophical harmonies. The publishers have gathered these specific titles to offer a diverse look at how different authors approached supernatural and spiritual subjects during their respective eras. Each volume stands as an independent study within this broader thematic framework.