Hermeticism, magic, esoterism and cultural nihilism

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  • Sérgio Pereira da Silva da Silva

Abstract

This paper analyzes the genesis of these cultural processes, more precisely, hermeticism, the magic and esotericism, in contemporary times. The author uses the philosophy of F. Nietzsche, specifically the concept of nihilism "to place the genesis of these processes. Understands these cultural processes as a result of the collapse of values and beliefs, fruit of the failure of great promises concerning the modern progress, the scientific and metaphysical beliefs and the relief of life weariness.

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2016-12-22

How to Cite

DA SILVA, Sérgio Pereira da Silva. Hermeticism, magic, esoterism and cultural nihilism. Religare, [S. l.], v. 7, n. 2, 2016. Disponível em: https://periodicos.ufpb.br/index.php/religare/article/view/9785. Acesso em: 16 aug. 2026.

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