Frithjof Schuon

Metaphysicist and philosopher

Frithjof Schuon - Metaphysicist and philosopher
Born

June 18th, 1907
117 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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