The Globalization of Esotericism

The article examines the concept of 'Orientalism' as a framework for understanding how Western thought has historically constructed and essentialized 'the East,' arguing that this epistemological approach has shaped disciplines from philosophy to religious studies. It traces parallels between Orientalist discourse and contemporary globalization, suggesting that modern terminology and appropriation of non-Western ideas often perpetuate Eurocentric biases. The work calls for critical reflection on how scholars engage with globality, urging a move beyond simplistic dichotomies to recognize the complex, interconnected histories that challenge both essentialist and modernist narratives in sociology, anthropology, and law.

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Abstract

Correspondences 3 (2015), 55-91.