""Mystic Philosophy: Words and Numbers"" is a book written by Lynn Thorndike, a renowned historian of science and philosophy. The book explores the mystical and esoteric aspects of philosophy, focusing on the use of words and numbers in ancient and medieval mystical traditions. Thorndike delves into the works of prominent mystics such as Pythagoras, Plato, and Plotinus, as well as lesser-known figures like the Neoplatonist Iamblichus and the medieval...