One of the first impressions I had of Freemasonry shortly after being initiated and doing some research was that Freemasonry means different things to different people: for some it is merely a fraternal, social club for others a charity, for some a social and political platform, for others an esoteric pursuit linked to the Western Mystery tradition and yet for others a spiritual and / or philosophical athenaeum. The fact that Freemasonry lacks any dogmas and operates through the realm of the symbol means that it possesses a fluidity that allows for multiple interpretations. Whereas I respect and appreciate the social and charitable aspects of Freemasonry my main interest in the topic is spiritual and philosophical as well as esoteric. I am extremely interested in Freemasonry’s interaction, as an institution, with many other ideas and narratives such as its relationship with the Renaissance, the Enlightenment, the French and American Revolutions, the social reforms of the 19...