This collection of essays includes a remarkable variety of subjects, from the order of first principles to a wide range of their applications. Of particular interest are several chapters on what the author terms "integral anthropology". Schuon views human nature in the light of man's destiny to transcend himself in a way that is "supernaturally natural"; in other words, by realising his vocation as "image of God". Included are essays on the relation between intelligence and character; on the phenomenon of genius; the spiritual messages of David, Shankara and Honen; a comparison between Ptolemic and Copernican astronomy; and a comparison of historical Gnosticism with pure gnosis.
- ISBN10 0941532097
- ISBN13 9780941532099
- Publish Date 28 September 2005
- Publish Status Transferred
- Out of Print 7 January 2015
- Publish Country US
- Imprint World Wisdom Books
- Format Paperback
- Pages 180
- Language English