Frithjof Schuon
Metaphysicist and philosopher
Born
June 18th, 1907
118 years ago
Died
1998
27 years ago — 91 years old
Category
Thinkers & Philosophers
Country
Switzerland
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A Swiss-American metaphysicist and philosopher, significant contributions include writings that explore spirituality and the nature of reality. Schuon emphasized the importance of traditional, universal truths in religion and philosophy. He published numerous works on metaphysics, including 'The Transcendent Unity of Religions' and 'Light on the Ancient Worlds', advocating for a synthesis of religious insights. His ideas are rooted in an esoteric understanding of various faiths, including Christianity and Islam. Schuon established a school of thought that influenced the Perennial Philosophy movement.
Authored 'The Transcendent Unity of Religions'
Founded a school of traditional metaphysics
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