“One of the great unresolved psychological enigmas of the modern western world is the question of what or who has persuaded us to accept as virtually axiomatic a self-view and a world-view that demand we reject out of hand the wisdom and vision of our major philosophers and poets in order to imprison our thought and our very selves in the materialist, mechanical and dogmatic torture-chamber devised by purely quantitative and third-rate scientific minds.”
Quote by Philip Sherrard
Work
Human image, world image: the death and resurrection of sacred cosmology
The text delves into the historical and philosophical underpinnings of sacred cosmology, analyzing its impact on human perception and the world's view. It investigates how this concept has been reinterpreted and integrated into modern society. more
Author
Philip Sherrard
Philip Sherrard was a British author known for his profound exploration of religion, philosophy, and mysticism. His works covered a wide range of subjects, including novels, poetry, and criticism. more