Wouter Hanegraaff

Prof. Wouter Hanegraaff is a leading scholar at the University of Amsterdam, holding the academic rank of Professor in the Faculty of Humanities within the History of Hermetic Philosophy and Related Currents department. His work bridges historical scholarship and contemporary cultural critique, with a focus on Western esotericism and its intersections with political ideologies.

• Research Themes: Critical analysis of esoteric traditions, historical continuity of Hermetic philosophy, and esotericism's role in modern political movements.
• Engagement: Active in disseminating insights through blog posts, conferences, and public discourse.

Notable Publications examine topics such as far-right esotericism and hermeneutic methodologies in humanities research. His email contact is W.J.Hanegraaff@uva.nl.