The Perennial Philosophy
by Aldous Huxley
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Read in January, 2007
This is such a fantastic work by a lay theologian. It's premise is the unity of the mystical experience across religions. He draws on Christian, Muslim, Buddhist, Hindu, and Taoist sources primarily. This volume launched a trend in the secular study of religion that has lasted down to today. Huston Smith, who has written one of the most often used textbooks on religion, credits this book with changing his life, inspiring him to become a student of religion rather than philosophy.
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This is a very noteworthy book, but the author's style is such that I couldn't bear to continue reading it, on several tries; maybe in a few years I'll try yet again. Some writing styles are a total slog for one person, but fine or prefered for another.
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Wow. Wow. Wow.
This book has something brilliant on every single page. Huxley does an amazing job of tying the commonalities of the major religions and schools of thought with this book. If it were up to me, The Perennial Philosophy would be required reading for every school in the world.
This book has something brilliant on every single page. Huxley does an amazing job of tying the commonalities of the major religions and schools of thought with this book. If it were up to me, The Perennial Philosophy would be required reading for every school in the world.
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Read in December, 2007
recommends it for:
...anyone who cares.
Dear Aldous Huxley,
I know that you where pronounced dead a long time ago, but because of this book, you are a living presence in my life today.
Thank you,
Bryon.
I know that you where pronounced dead a long time ago, but because of this book, you are a living presence in my life today.
Thank you,
Bryon.
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Lesser known book by Huxley, written in 1945. This book is considered the peak of his philosophical musings on religion and ties together mystical traditions from across the globe. Far ahead of its time and more than relevant to the contemporary reader....
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Maybe the most important book on religion ever written, accessible for all the agnostic folks out there who feel something but are in the predicament of being too smart to believe in traditional religious claims.
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If this book doesn't open your eyes and mind... good luck to you in life. You're gonna need it. A must read, or not!
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Read in January, 2006
There's no point in reviewing this book. Take it or leave it.
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Started and never finished.. need to finish
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Read in January, 2004
Great book, difficult reading at times.
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