Forgotten Truth — The Primordial Tradition

Häftad bok. Harper Colophon. 1977. 182 sidor.

Gott skick. "Author of the classic comparative study The Religions of Man, Smith now turns to what he calls the 'primordial tradition' (Aldous Huxley's 'perennial philosophy'). Smith's central thesis is that our misreading of science has blinded us to a spiritual truth encapsulated in the phrase, 'Man mirrors cosmos. Smith intrigues us with his speculations, whether he is mapping out a hierarchial framework for dreams, arche- types, occult phenomena and the 'soul' of saviors, mystics, philosophers; drawing parallels between modern physics and religion; or challenging neo-Darwinism with an assist from the philosopher Polanyi. Smith's style reflects his subject; he is by turns a mystic sage, a poet, and, above all, a philosopher, making his points with logic. This is a book which continually rewards the thoughtful reader."-Publishers Weekly

"Increasingly philosophy of religion has been shifting from simply rational investigation of Christian faith claims to prob- ing the meaning and validity of the religious viewpoint gen- erally, drawing on all the great religions as resources. Huston Smith has blazed this trail, and his new book is a signif- icant step toward a comprehensive philosophy of comparative religions." Kirkus Reviews

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