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Survey of
Metaphysics and Esoterism |
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224 pages
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Item PB-07 $9.99
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"Survey
of Metaphysics and Esoterism serves as a near complete expression of
Schuon’s thought. This book is distinctive in presenting, in one volume,
what might be called the three hallmarks of Schuon’s writings. In clear
and distinct order, he writes on cosmology and metaphysical principles, on
the esoteric and exoteric expression of these principles in the various
religious traditions, and on the trials and ultimate transformation of
human nature" (from the Forward by Bruce K. Hanson). Those familiar
with Schuon’s writings will know that this transformation involves not
only certitude of thought and serenity of mind, but also certitude and
serenity of heart. Whether the subject is intellectual, religious, moral
or aesthetic, the aim is ultimately a quasi-existential assimilation of
certitude that is reflected in man’s centrality, his total and integral
nature.
Editorial Reviews:
Huston Smith, Thomas J. Watson Professor of Religion,
Emeritus, Syracuse University
"Once again one reaches for
superlatives. This book is not for everyone, for it is metaphysically
demanding. But for those who think philosophically it constitutes a kind
of Principa Metaphysica, setting for the principles of being with
almost mathematical economy and precision. The author reveals himself as
the most comprehensive and architectonic metaphysician of our
century."
Jacob
Needleman, Dept. of Philosophy, San Francisco State University
"... any serious person will
feel grateful to be confronted by such a generously discerning intellect
in this darkening time."
James
S. Cutsinger,
Dept. of Religious
Studies, Univ. of South Carolina
"A
magnificent book, which exceeds even this master's most faithful readers
have been led to expect. Schuon proves anew, by an even greater
compression and irradiation of his Wisdom, how inexhaustibly beautiful is
the Truth."
224
pages - 5 1/2 x 8 1/4" paperback
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