Fundamental symbols : the universal language of sacred science

by René Guénon

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In Symbols of Sacred Science, Gu non, a master of precise, even 'mathematical' metaphysical exposition, reveals himself as a consummate exegete of myth and symbolism as well, superior in many ways to Mircea Eliade, and comparable perhaps only to his respected friend Ananda K. Coomaraswamy. This extraordinary text unveils the cosmological meanings of root symbols organized under such general headings as: The Center of the World, Cyclic Manifestation, Symboic Weapons, Axial Symbolism and the show more Symbolsim of Passage, The Symbolism of Building, and The Symbolism of the Heart. Far more than a simple catalogue of myths and symbols from many traditions, Symbols of the Sacred Science lays the foundation for a universal esoteric symbology. In this work, Gu non demonstrates the fundamental unity-across all cultures and ages-of the images with which the Absolute clothes itself in its cosmic self-revelation. show less

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En este trabajo, probablemente el más significativo en un lenguaje moderno occidental relacionado con el simbolismo, Guénon trata el significado metafí­sico y cosmológico de los sí­mbolos extraí­dos de tradiciones tan lejanas como la griega y la budista, la druida y la islámica. - In this work, probably the most significant in a modern Western language concerning symbolism, Guénon deals with the metaphysical and cosmological meaning of symbols drawn from traditions as far apart as the Greek and the Buddhist, the Druid, and the Islamic.
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> SYMBOLES DE LA SCIENCE SACRÉE, de René Guénon. — Guénon s'attaque ici comme dans tous ses ouvrages à la mentalité moderne. C'est un essai de réhabilitation du symbolisme en montrant que l'hostilité de l’homme moderne vis-à-vis de cette science est telle qu'il ne peut la comprendre.
Guénon insiste d'autant plus sur ce point en exposant la signification réelle des symboles traditionnels en leur restituant toute leur portée intellectuelle. Il montre ainsi que la transmission des vérités les plus hautes devient possible, jusqu'à un certain point, car elles sont incorporées dans le symbole qui les manifestera aux yeux de ceux qui savent show more voir. Editions Gallimard (Réédition)
L'Originel, (2), Déc./Nov. 1977

> R. Guénon était un de nos plus grands ésotéristes. Il a marqué des générations de chercheurs de vérité ? Il rassemble dans ce livre toute une approche personnelle des symboles essentiels. A lire aussi : Le symbolisme de la croix. (Albert SARALLIER)
Nouvelles Clés, (12), Juillet/Août 1990, (p. 50)
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Mis au point très précise de certains aspects de la pensée guénonienne.

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Rene Guenon (1886-1951) was one of the founders of the Perennialist or Traditionalist school of comparative religious thought. In a time of unquestioning belief in the dogmas of progress and evolution, Guenon issued a devastating critique of the modern world. A pioneering philosopher and orientalist, he also provided the intellectual keys for a show more reclamation of the West's spiritual riches through an exposition of the Eastern metaphysical doctrines. show less

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Fundamental symbols : the universal language of sacred science
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1975

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Nonfiction, Religion & Spirituality, Philosophy
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291.37ReligionOther religions[Formerly: General Religious Topics][formerly: Public worship and other practices. Relocated to 203][formerly: Labyrinths, Mandalas, and Symbolic Meditation. Relocated to 203.7]
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BL603 .G8313Philosophy, Psychology and ReligionReligions. Mythology. RationalismReligions. Mythology. RationalismWorship. Cultus
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