Rene Guenon
Spiritual Authority And Temporal Power
- ISBN 13:
- 9780900588464
- author:
- Rene Guenon
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Sophia Perennis
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2001
- Pages:
- 108
- Dimensions:
- 152 mm X 229 mm
- Genre:
- Beliefs Reference
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
René Guénon's Spiritual Authority and Temporal Power is an analysis of cyclical manifestation, exploring the relationship between royal and sacerdotal power. This work considers history as a series of "revolts" by lower castes against the higher, with each revolt setting the stage for the next. From one perspective, this degeneration is progressive; from another, it is lawful, driven by the inherent nature of manifestation. Guénon examines how external historical events reflect an inner degeneration, where knowledge and spiritual insight are eclipsed by action and passion. This study offers a profound understanding of the dynamics at play in human societies, shedding light on the complex interplay between power, authority, and the natural order. Through his analysis, Guénon provides valuable insights into the nature of reality and the human condition, inviting readers to consider the deeper structures that shape our world.
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