FEATURES OF THE CONCEPT OF VOLUNTARISM IN THE INTELLECTUAL HERITAGE OF ALEISTER CROWLEY

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DOI:

https://doi.org/10.30888/2709-2267.2025-34-00-013

Keywords:

voluntarism, True Will, Thelema, philosophy, individualism

Abstract

This article examines the voluntarist dimension of Aleister Crowley’s intellectual legacy, focusing on the central role of “True Will” within the system of Thelema. Crowley’s understanding of will is compared with major traditions of philosophical volunta

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Published

2025-09-30

How to Cite

Pomazan, D. (2025). FEATURES OF THE CONCEPT OF VOLUNTARISM IN THE INTELLECTUAL HERITAGE OF ALEISTER CROWLEY. Sworld-Us Conference Proceedings, 1(usc34-00), 200–204. https://doi.org/10.30888/2709-2267.2025-34-00-013