Западный эзотеризм: следующее поколение
UvA-DARE (University of Amsterdam) May 2, 2026 W.j. Hanegraaff
This essay introduces a collection of works on Western esotericism, arguing that the field is undergoing a generational shift in scholarship. It outlines new methodological approaches and thematic interests emerging among younger researchers, including the study of esoteric currents in modernity, the relationship between esotericism and popular culture, and the reexamination of canonical figures and texts. The author suggests that this next generation of scholars is moving beyond earlier historical and philological frameworks toward more interdisciplinary and theoretically informed analyses, thereby expanding the scope and relevance of esotericism studies within the broader humanities.