Khromets V. Esoteric: philosophical and religious studies aspects

The dissertation dedicates to the research of theoretical and methodological bases of esoteric. Proved, that in order to consider esoteric as such, it is necessary to specify on transcendental reasons, on the "terms of possibility" (transcendental terms) of esoteric. Certain and base concepts which are needed for research of esoteric, and essence and formal correlation of these concepts is shown. Certain and base concepts which are needed for research of esoteric and essence and formal correlation of these concepts is shown: attention is accented on a concept which designates higher reality of esoteric. The declared requirements are answered by or "sacred". On the basis of analysis of different approaches in understanding of concept "esoteric" for different researchers it was formed actually working determination of this concept. It is suggested to understand a concept "esoteric" as the wildest concept (technical term), the concept of mystic and magic is included in the volume of which. Two stages areselected, which are needed for actualization of the esoteric setting of consciousness: stage of "clearing" up and stage. There are necessary levels changes of consciousness, which arise up on the way (in a process) of change of consciousness: 1. level of MIND; 2. тtranspersonal area; 3. existential level; 4. level of Ego; 5. level of Shade. Description and analysis of types is carried out on the basis of distinction of aims.