Perennial Philosophy

The Perennial Philosophy is the idea that there is a universal set of truths common to all people and cultures. It was first used by the German mathematician and philosopher Leibniz to designate the common, eternal philosophy that underlies all religious movements, in particular the mystical streams within religions. The term was later popularized by Aldous Huxley in his 1945 book The Perennial Philosophy in his description of Vedanta. Perennial philosophy (Latin philosophia perennis) has also been used to translate the Sanskrit Sanatana Dharma, "eternal or perennial truth."

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Leibniz - Philosophy - Religious - Mystic - Aldous Huxley - Vedanta - Sanskrit - Sanatana Dharma

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The concept is the fundamental tenet of the Traditionalist School, formalized in the writings of 20th century metaphysicians Rene Guenon and Frithjof Schuon. The Indian scholar and writer Ananda Coomaraswamy, associated with the Traditionalists, also wrote extensively about the perennial philosophy.

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Traditionalist School - Rene Guenon - Frithjof Schuon - Ananda Coomaraswamy

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