The Essential Frithjof Schuon [Library of Perennial Philosophy]

Schuon, Frithjof; Seyyed Hossein Nasr (editor)

ISBN 10: 0941532925 / ISBN 13: 9780941532921

Published by World Wisdom, Bloomington, IN, 2005

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Stiff goldenrod pictorial wraps. x,547 pp. 1st ed. Notations and underlining in pencil scattered through several sections of interior but not throughout text, also notations inside covers, otherwise only slight handling wear, with square binding. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Essential Frithjof Schuon [Library of Perennial Philosophy]
• Publisher: World Wisdom, Bloomington, IN
• Publication Date: 2005
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0941532925
• ISBN 13: 9780941532921
• Binding: Soft cover
• Edition: 1st Edition.
• Condition: Very Good
• Book Type: Book
• Seller catalogs:
  • Asia, India, Africa, Middle & Far East, & Austr...
  • Philosophy
  • Myth, Religion & Folklore

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Synopsis

Frithjof Schuon (1907-1998) was widely acknowledged as the foremost 20th century exponent of the Perennial Philosophy. These selections chosen under his supervision were approved by him during his lifetime and confirmed as a representative volume of his magisterial writings. Covering a enormous range of topics on the nature of religion esotericism and mysticism love and knowledge of God theology and philosophy Schuon's unique approach to comparative religion metaphysics aesthetics prayer the spiritual path and criticism of the modern world this volume opens the way to understanding one of the most influential philosophers and spiritual leaders of our time. There is no better point of entry for the reader seeking to understand the vast intellectual and spiritual world of and the Perennial Philosophy. The special nature of the message of Frithjof Schuon is revealed with radiant clarity in the selections chosen for this volume. These essays were approved by Schuon in his lifetime and confirmed by him as a definitive collection of his essential writings. Frithjof Schuon had a unique ability to penetrate to the heart of the world's great spiritual traditions revealing new dimensions that astounded general readers and scholars alike. Schuon insights on religion prayer the spiritual life aesthetics philosophy theology traditional civilization and the errors of modernism shine throughout this book. There is nowhere a better point of entry into the perspective of this towering figure of philosophy and comparative religion than this volume. The introduction by Seyyed Hossein Nasr will be of great assistance to the reader wishing to better understand the thought of the man about whom Huston Smith wrote: intellectually a propos religion equally in depth and breadth the paragon of our time.

About the Author

Frithjof Schuon is considered by many to have been the 20th century's greatest metaphysician and exponent of the Perennial Philosophy. This is a collection, approved by Schuon himself, of representative writings from his immense body of work.