Karl von Eckartshausen

Charles of Eckartshausen (* June 28, 1752 in Haimhausen, † May 12, 1803 in Munich) was a German writer, philosopher, reconnaissance, and later Theosophist, esoteric and alchemist.

Charles of Eckartshausen studied philosophy and Bavarian civil law in Munich and Ingolstadt. 1776, he was privy councilor, in 1780 and 1784 Buchzensurrat Secret archivist in Munich. 1791 his name appeared on the list of catalog in Munich really still working Illuminati their protectors, and also those which are highly suspicious of Illuminatismus with the following entry: " Councillor and archivist, one of the most active workers, Illuminatus ".

Eckartshausen initially joined as an author of legal works and Enlightenment in appearance. At a young age Eckartshausen was a member of the Illuminati order, 1784, he turned away from this secret society and from the theosophy. He has authored numerous mystical ( including Kabbalistic ) and alchemical writings.

Works (selection)

  • Ethics for all stands, Munich 1784
  • Speeches for the benefit of mankind, 1784
  • Digestion for magic from tested experience of hidden philosophical sciences and hidden secrets of nature. Munich: Joseph Lentner 1788-1792
  • The Tiger of Bengal. A book full of truths, 1789 (1803 digitized )
  • God is the purest love, 1790 (Many editions and translations in Italian, French, Latin and other languages ​​)
  • Collection of the strangest visions, apparitions, ghosts and ghost stories: To investigate addition of a statement like incidents reasonable, 1792 (1793 digitized )
  • Probaseologie, or practical part of the science of numbers of Nature, 1795 ( digitized )
  • Design to a whole new chemistry, Regensburg 1800
  • Religious writings on Clear and Dark ( work edition in 6 volumes ), Stuttgart 1839-1841
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