The perennial philosophy by aldous huxley fpxireazbf. The perennial philosophy is defined by its author as the metaphysic that recognizes a divine reality substantial to the world of things and lives and minds. The perennial philosophy, aldous huxley writes, may be found among the traditional lore of peoples in every region of the world, and in its fully. More information about this seller contact this seller 5. Rudiments of the perennial philosophy may be found among the traditionary lore of primitive peoples in every region of the world, and in its fully developed forms it has a place in every one of the higher religions. Topics generalities publisher chatto and windus london collection universallibrary contributor braou language english. Philosophia perennis the phrase was coined by leibniz. Aldous huxley s introduction to the perennial philosophy includes this section. The perennial philosophy is a comparative study of mysticism by the british writer and novelist aldous huxley.
Mans final end or purpose is to know, love and be united with this one, godhead or ground. Written for an audience presumed to be primarily familiar with christianity, the perennial philosophy aims to extract greater theological truths from the common threads found across religions, and to explore how they can be used to judge mankind and how it often fails to meet the standards set. Isbn 0060901918, harper modern classics 2004 edition. Aldous huxley 26 july 1894 22 november 1963, one of the great modern thinkers, philosophers, and social commentators of the 20th century, is often hailed as an inspirational figure of the human potential movement and the subsequent development of transpersonal psychology. Jan 12, 2018 origins of the perennial philosophy school of thought worldwisdominc. Only in recent years have a few transpersonal authors begun to recognize the tacit. With great wit and stunning imaginatio, aldous huxley examines the spiritual teaching of various religious traditions and explains them in terms that are personally meaningful. The perennial philosophy king county library system overdrive. This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. Jul 28, 2009 aldous huxley 18941963 is the author of the classic novels brave new world, island, eyeless in gaza, and the genius and the goddess, as well as such critically acclaimed nonfiction works as the perennial philosophy and the doors of perception. Pdf the perennial philosophy by aldous huxley download. The perennial philosophy includes selections from meister eckhart, rumi, and lao tzu, as well. With great wit and stunning intellect, aldous huxley examines the spiritual beliefs of various religious traditions and explains them in terms that are personally meaningful.
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