Philosophy Between the Lines: The Lost History of Esoteric Writing
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Arthur M. Melzer., & Arthur M. Melzer|AUTHOR. (2014). Philosophy Between the Lines: The Lost History of Esoteric Writing . The University of Chicago Press.
Chicago / Turabian - Author Date Citation, 17th Edition (style guide)Arthur M. Melzer and Arthur M. Melzer|AUTHOR. 2014. Philosophy Between the Lines: The Lost History of Esoteric Writing. The University of Chicago Press.
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MLA Citation, 9th Edition (style guide)Arthur M. Melzer, and Arthur M. Melzer|AUTHOR. Philosophy Between the Lines: The Lost History of Esoteric Writing The University of Chicago Press, 2014.
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Full title | philosophy between the lines the lost history of esoteric writing |
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