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Esoteric

Monday, May 5, 2025

For the rulers, thought is unimportant and becomes esoteric. In the past, politicians understood philosophy as the basis of policy.

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ESOTERICISM is secret. Like mystical teachings—the word “esoteric” often refers to mystical teachings—it is secret because people outside that world do not understand them. Philosophy is also somewhat esoteric. It is not understood by people who do not live by it.

Many of the founders of Indonesia loved philosophy and used it to quench their thirst amidst the political and intellectual aridity. Mohammad Hatta, Sutan

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