The Perennial Philosophy

Aldous Huxley

Harper Collins, Apr 13, 2004 - Philosophy - 312 pages

The Perennial Philosophy is defined by its author as "The metaphysic that recognizes a divine Reality substantial to the world of things and lives and minds." With great wit and stunning intellect, Aldous Huxley examines the spiritual beliefs of various religious traditions and explains them in terms that are personally meaningful.

About the author

Aldous Huxley (1894–1963) is the author of the classic novels Brave New World, Island, Eyeless in Gaza, and The Genius and the Goddess, as well as such critically acclaimed nonfiction works as The Perennial Philosophy and The Doors of Perception. Born in Surrey, England, and educated at Oxford, he died in Los Angeles, California.

Bibliographic information

• Title: The Perennial Philosophy; Perennial Classics
• Author: Aldous Huxley
• Edition: reprint
• Publisher: Harper Collins, 2004
• ISBN: 006057058X, 9780060570583
• Length: 312 pages
• Subjects: Philosophy / General; Philosophy / Religious; Religion / General; Religion / Philosophy