The Perennial Philosophy

By: Aldous Huxley

No Synopsis Available.

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: B00AZSK1D8
• Release Date: January 1945
• Publisher: Harper & Brothers
• Weight: 0.85 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 5.3" x 8.4"

Customer Reviews

"We read to know that we are not alone" (C.S. Lewis).

This is a good anthology of the perennial philosophy. The design is easy to follow and too interesting to put aside. The excerpts from many sources are organized in such subjects as "Good and Evil" and "Time and Eternity." He specifically chose people who experienced what they were talking about as opposed to philosophers who take educated guesses at Reality. Some individual readers may come to different conclusions. But at least what is presented here is a concept not to be missed. This book makes a great stepping stone to all the other writings and a good starting place for one's quest. There is a comprehensive list of recommended books. The excerpts are encapsulated with a clear definition and other examples of what is being expressed. It is always better to have someone tell you what you already know but in a different way. This allows for different insights. More than that, it lets us know that "We are not alone."