Books Occult Features of Anarchism: With Attention to the Conspiracy of Kings and the Conspiracy of the Peoples (Kairos)  by Erica Lagalisse (Author), Barbara Ehrenreich (Foreword)

The book "Occult Features of Anarchism: With Attention to the Conspiracy of Kings and the Conspiracy of the Peoples" by Erica Lagalisse explores the historical and conceptual connections between 19th-century anarchism and occult traditions, particularly Renaissance magic and pantheistic occult philosophy. Lagalisse investigates the conspiratorial accusations faced by anarchists historically and intervenes in misinformation about anarchists’ relationships to conspiracy theories, Illuminati, and clandestine fraternities.

The work challenges traditional leftist attachments to atheism and secular politics, arguing that certain theological elements have been mystified or ignored. Inspired by anthropological fieldwork within contemporary anarchist movements, Lagalisse critiques the masculinist and exclusionary tendencies in radical left politics and how these mirror broader historical and occult influences. The book seeks to clarify the intersections of anarchism, occultism, new age movements, and conspiracy theories while offering cultural and political critiques relevant to current radical politics.