Tags: Philosopher.
René Guénon (November 15 1886 – January 7 1951) also known as Shaykh ‘Abd al-Wahid Yahya was a French author and intellectual who remains an influential figure in the domain of metaphysics having written on topics ranging from metaphysics sacred science and traditional studies to symbolism and initiation.In his writings he proposes either to expose directly some aspects of Eastern metaphysical doctrines these doctrines being defined by him as of universal character or to adapt these same doctrines for Western readers while keeping strictly faithful to their spirit; he only endorsed the act of handing down these Eastern doctrines while reiterating their non-individual character.He wrote and published in French and his works have been translated into more than twenty languages.
