Clandestine Philosophy is the first work in English entirely focused on the philosophical clandestine manuscripts that preceded and accompanied the birth of the Enlightenment.

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Three siblings, once led normal lives until they are called to the hospital. Their lives will never be the same, with danger lurking around every corner. Whisper, Rajah and Serene Clandestine didn't realize the power they had until a tragedy struck their family. What do these powers mean to the scientists that are hiding in the shadows? Will the Clandestine siblings be able to survive? Things are not looking good, even with the help of their friends.

The authors revisit the idea that Enlightenment spearheaded secularization. This book invites all to look at the Enlightenment religiosity as founded on a merger of religious criticism and heterodoxy.