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- Herausgeber: epubli
- Kategorie: Geisteswissenschaft
- Sprache: Englisch
"Such an oath creates a state within a state—especially when conspirators multiply their numbers at will, reaching thousands or even hundreds of thousands." Available in English for the first time, this landmark text of the German Enlightenment offers a rare glimpse into the intellectual landscape of 1788. Written by Christoph Martin Wieland, a prominent Freemason of his era, the work sheds light on secret societies, moral dilemmas, and the fragile ideals of the Enlightenment—just on the eve of the French Revolution. Both prophetic and politically relevant, it remains a crucial document for understanding the past and present.
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Veröffentlichungsjahr: 2025
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WIELAND: The Secret of the Order of Cosmopolitans
Introduction
Chapter I
Chapter II
Chapter III
Chapter IV
Chapter V
Chapter VI
Chapter VII
Chapter VIII
Chapter IX
Chapter X
Chapter XI
Chapter XII
Chapter XIII
Afterword
Editorial Note
Timeline
Imprint
Title Information
Christoph Martin Wieland
The Secret of the Order of Cosmopolitans
Translated and Edited by Bastian Terhorst
This historical text contains a passage that is racist. The editor explicitly distances himself from it but has preserved it unchanged as a document of its time (1788).

Introduction
A little over fourteen years have passed since the historian of the Greek city of Abdera reported on a conversation between Hippocrates and Democritus, in which they discussed a certain invisible society. According to his account, this society had existed for millennia under the name of the Cosmopolitans. Allegedly, it surpassed all other secret societies in effectiveness and influence on world history.
The historian made only a passing mention of this unknown order. Nevertheless, the reference attracted great attention—for whatever reason. Many readers found this mention puzzling and wanted to learn more about the mystery.
Their curiosity was further heightened by another event: A famous man of the same decade made urgent appeals to all ranks and classes of the nation. He requested a sum of thirty thousand thalers for the establishment of an institute of great importance to the entire world. In doing so, he addressed the "Cosmopolitans" with particular emphasis and confidence. This public acknowledgment removed any remaining doubts about the existence of the secret society.
