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The perennial philosophy

Book • 1945
The Perennial Philosophy, by Aldous Huxley, is a seminal work exploring the common ground between various mystical and religious traditions.

Huxley argues for the existence of a universal mystical experience that transcends cultural and religious differences.

The book draws on a wide range of sources, including ancient scriptures, philosophical texts, and mystical writings.

It explores themes of unity, consciousness, and the nature of reality.

Huxley's insightful analysis and eloquent prose have made this book a classic in the field of comparative religion and philosophy.

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Mentioned in 12 episodes

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John Vervaeke
in the context of perennialist views on mystical experiences.
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The Meaning Crisis: Wisdom, Purpose, and the Search for Coherence with John Vervaeke
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Russell Brand
as a source of information on perennial philosophy.
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Swami Sarvapriyananda
as a book that draws from spiritual texts across traditions.
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John Vervaeke
for exploring Platonic mysticism and perennial philosophy.
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John Vervaeke
as a good starting point for understanding the perennial philosophy and its connection to Neoplatonism.
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John Vervaeke
in relation to the concept of perennial philosophy and Neoplatonism's role in Western spirituality.
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Alex Zhu
, who found the book frustrating and hard to interface with, despite believing in perennialism.
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Kieran Fox
in relation to the perennial philosophy.
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Jeffrey D. Long
as one of the books that most deeply shaped his thinking at an early age.
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Christer Sturmark
nämnde boken i samband med en diskussion om perennial philosophy och gemensamma kärnor i världsreligioner.
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