The Essential Rene Guenon: Metaphysical Principles, Traditional Doctrines, and the Crisis of Modernity (Perennial Philosophy) - Softcover

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Guenon, Rene

 
9781933316574: The Essential Rene Guenon: Metaphysical Principles, Traditional Doctrines, and the Crisis of Modernity (Perennial Philosophy)
Softcover
ISBN 10: 1933316578 ISBN 13: 9781933316574
Publisher: World Wisdom Books, 2010

Synopsis

René Guénon (1886-1951) was the founder of the Perennialist/Traditionalist school of comparative religious thought well-known for its espousal of the "transcendent unity of religions". In a time of unquestioning belief in the dogmas of progress and evolution, Guénon issued a devastating critique of the modern world. A pioneering philosopher, he, also, provided the intellectual keys for a reclamation of the West's spiritual riches through an exposition of the Eastern metaphysical doctrines. His writings range over a vast terrain - Vedanta, the Chinese tradition, Christianity, Sufism, the Kabbalah, world mythology, symbolism and alchemy.

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About the Author

Born in France, René Guénon was the author of over 24 books. Editor John Herlihy has written for such traditional journals as Sacred Web and Sophia, as well as writing several books that include Borderlands of the Spirit, and Wisdom's Journey. He currently works as a lecturer in Abu Dhabi, UAE.

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Publisher
World Wisdom Books
Publication date
2010
Language
English
ISBN 10 
1933316578
ISBN 13 
9781933316574
Binding
Paperback
Number of pages
312
Editor
Herlihy John