The Perennial Philosophy

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gptkbp:instance_of gptkb:philosopher
gptkb:book
gptkbp:bfsLayer 4
gptkbp:bfsParent gptkb:Aldous_Huxley
gptkb:Derek_Huxley
gptkbp:adaptation gptkb:none
gptkbp:author gptkb:Aldous_Huxley
gptkbp:available_formats gptkb:printer
gptkb:book
E-book
ebook
hardcover
paperback
gptkbp:contains gptkb:church
gptkb:archaeological_site
philosophical reflections
essays
gptkbp:cover_art gptkb:unknown
gptkbp:critical_reception generally positive
gptkbp:discusses Western religions
Eastern religions
comparative religion
gptkbp:followed_by gptkb:The_Island
gptkbp:genre gptkb:philosopher
https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label The Perennial Philosophy
gptkbp:impact gptkb:New_Age_movement
Spiritual literature
gptkbp:influenced gptkb:church
gptkb:New_Age_movement
philosophical thought
contemporary spirituality
Aldous Huxley's later works
gptkbp:influenced_by gptkb:Politician
Western philosophy
Eastern philosophy
gptkbp:influences gptkb:Politician
comparative religion
gptkbp:inspired gptkb:philosopher
gptkb:Author
spiritual seekers
thinkers
gptkbp:is_criticized_for Cultural appropriation
Oversimplification of religions
gptkbp:is_part_of Aldous Huxley's bibliography
gptkbp:is_referenced_in gptkb:church
philosophical discussions
various academic studies
New Age texts
gptkbp:isbn 978-0062507983
978-0061729070
gptkbp:language English
gptkbp:next_edition 1945 edition
gptkbp:notable_for its exploration of universal truths.
gptkbp:notable_quote " There is a common thread that runs through all spiritual traditions."
" Spirituality is not about religion, but about the experience of the divine."
" The ultimate goal of life is to realize our true nature."
" The truth is one, but the sages speak of it in many ways."
" The Perennial Philosophy is the essence of all religions."
“ The truth is that the world is a great illusion.”
“ The Perennial Philosophy is the metaphysic that recognizes a divine reality substantial to the world of things and lives.”
gptkbp:page_count 320
gptkbp:precedes gptkb:Brave_New_World_Revisited
gptkbp:primary_source Universal truths in all religions
gptkbp:published_by 1945
gptkbp:published_year 1945
gptkbp:publisher gptkb:Harper_&_Row
gptkb:Chatto_&_Windus
gptkbp:related_works gptkb:Brave_New_World
gptkb:The_Doors_of_Perception
gptkbp:subject gptkb:philosopher
gptkbp:themes Self-realization
Transcendence
Inner peace
inner peace
human experience
Spiritual experience
transcendence
Unity of existence
unity of religions
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gptkb:Spanish
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