The Hidden Knowledge: Introducing Secrets and Philosophy in the Middle Ages

Resumo

Throughout the Middle Ages, there is little secrecy concerning passion for secrets. Perhaps only a desire for knowledge equals or surpasses such passion. A piece of knowledge, whether banal or exceptional, when labeled as a secret may acquire great prestige, becoming coveted and an emblem of status. The secret is a form or a symbol of power for whomever holds it, for he holds something which remains hidden under the veil of secrecy. The secret is a form of publicity hiding knowledge away, even when it is already public and a secret to no one.