Upton, Charles
Vectors of the Counter-Initiation: The Course and Destiny of Inverted Spirituality
- ISBN 13:
- 9781597311328
- author:
- Upton, Charles
- format:
- Paperback
- publisher:
- Sophia Perennis
- language:
- English
- Publication Year:
- 2012
- Pages:
- 346
- Dimensions:
- 15.2 x 1.9 x 22.9 cm
- Genre:
- History, Cultural History, ,
- Condition:
- New
- Availability:
- Item usually sent within 5 working days
Description
Vectors of the Counter-Initiation: The Course and Destiny of Inverted Spirituality
This book explores the concept of the Counter-Initiation, a phenomenon where spiritual and esoteric movements invert traditional values and principles. The author, Charles Upton, draws on the work of French philosopher René Guénon, who identified the Counter-Initiation as a key feature of modern spirituality.
The Counter-Initiation is characterized by six main features, including syncretism, inverted hierarchy, and the reduction of spirituality to technical knowledge. The author examines how these features manifest in various areas, such as the politicizing of interfaith movements, the environmental movement, and the history of Templarism and Freemasonry.
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