East and West

René Guénon, Laura Gaie

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V Bros. Publishing
14 June 2025

Philosophy of religion; Spirituality & religious experience; Cultural studies; Sociology: customs & traditions

In East and West, René Guénon delivers a powerful critique of modern Western civilization through the lens of traditional metaphysics and spiritual wisdom. Contrasting the materialist orientation of the modern West with the spiritual depth of the traditional East, Guénon argues that true knowledge-and the key to civilizational renewal-lies in the rediscovery of sacred principles that the West has largely forgotten.

With penetrating insight, Guénon examines the philosophical, cultural, and spiritual divides between the two hemispheres, challenging superficial understandings and proposing a necessary reorientation toward timeless truths. Far from advocating cultural opposition, he calls for a higher synthesis rooted in the metaphysical unity that transcends all authentic traditions.

East and West is both a diagnosis of modernity's spiritual crisis and a call to return to principles that lie at the heart of all sacred civilizations. It remains a foundational work for readers seeking to understand the deeper currents shaping the world today.

By: René Guénon
Translated by: Laura Gaie
Imprint: V Bros. Publishing
Dimensions: Height: 234mm, Width: 156mm, Spine: 7mm
Weight: 186g
ISBN: 9782487364417
ISBN 10: 2487364416
Pages: 126
Publication Date: 14 June 2025
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

René Guénon (1886-1951) was a pioneering French metaphysician, philosopher, and esotericist whose writings bridged Eastern and Western spiritual traditions. A leading voice in the Traditionalist School, Guénon sought to restore timeless metaphysical principles amid the disorientation of the modern world. His works explore symbolism, initiation, sacred knowledge, and the unity underlying all authentic spiritual paths. After relocating to Egypt in 1930, he embraced Sufism and lived the remainder of his life in Cairo, deepening his engagement with Islamic mysticism. Today, Guénon remains a key influence on scholars, seekers, and spiritual thinkers worldwide.

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