The Unknown Philosopher: The Life of Louis Claude de St. Martin and the Substance of His Transcendental Doctrine is a book written by Arthur Edward Waite that provides a comprehensive account of the life and teachings of Louis Claude de St. Martin, a French philosopher and mystic who lived in the 18th century. The book explores St. Martin's life, from his early years as a soldier to his later years as a spiritual teacher and writer. It also delves into his philosophy, which was heavily influenced by Christian mysticism and esotericism, and his views on topics such as God, the universe, and the nature of reality. Waite's book draws on a range of sources, including St. Martin's own writings, to provide a detailed and insightful portrait of this enigmatic figure. Overall, The Unknown Philosopher is a fascinating read for anyone interested in the history of philosophy, mysticism, and spirituality.St. Martin (1743-1803) believed that the most important problem of all human thinking is to understand man as as free personality, whose very foundation is himself. Contents: The Life of St. Martin; Sources of Martinistic Doctrines; The Nature and State of Man; The Doctrine of the Repairer; The Way of Integration; Minor Sources of St. Martin; The Mystical Philosophy of Numbers; Prayers of St. Martin; Bibliography; Martinism and the Masonic Rites of Swedenborg. St. Martin was the successor to Jacob Boehme�������an important mystic in the history light.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.