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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Nova religio
Year: 2008, Volume: 11, Issue: 3, Pages: 37-63 |
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