The Notion of Race in Theosophy

Discussions of race in the Theosophy of Helena P. Blavatsky and her followers sometimes evinces suggestions of racism. Any consideration of the topic, however, must be prefaced by defining whose Theosophy is being examined. Theosophy, as it is generally discussed by Theosophists, actually was introd...

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Main Author: Santucci, James A. (Author)
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Language:English
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Published: University of Californiarnia Press 2008
In: Nova religio
Year: 2008, Volume: 11, Issue: 3, Pages: 37-63
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