CEU Electronic Theses and Dissertations, 2007
| Author | Putnik, Noel |
|---|---|
| Title | Two Conflicting Notions of Ascension in Cornelius Agrippa's De occulta philosophia |
| Summary | In this thesis I examine in detail one particular paradigm strongly present in Cornelius Agrippa’s thought, that of spiritual ascension (or deification, elevation). With regard to the spiritual currents that influenced him, I analyze the way Agrippa shaped or presented his understanding of ascension and argue that it inevitably led to the emergence of two conflicting notions: that of mystical ascension (the mystic’s attempt to free himself of the bonds of his corporeality) and magical ascension (the magus’ attempt to become like God and thus to control and influence the forces of nature). |
| Supervisor | Szonyi, Gyorgy Endre |
| Department | Medieval Studies MA |
| Full text | https://www.etd.ceu.edu/2007/putnik_noel.pdf |
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