East and West

By René Guénon

Published: 1924

A philosophical work that examines the divergence between modern Western civilization and the traditional civilizations of the East, arguing for a restoration of traditional intellectuality in the West.

Chapters

CONTENTS

EDITORIAL NOTE

THE WORKS OF RENÉ GUÉNON

PREFACE

WESTERN ILLUSIONS

1 CIVILIZATION & PROGRESS

2 THE SUPERSTITION OF SCIENCE

3 THE SUPERSTITION OF LIFE

4 IMAGINARY TERRORS & REAL DANGERS

HOW THE DIFFERENCES MIGHT BE BRIDGED

1 FRUITLESS ATTEMPTS

2 AGREEMENT ON PRINCIPLES

3 CONSTITUTION OF THE ELITE & THE PART TO BE PLAYED BY IT

4 NOT FUSION BUT MUTUAL UNDERSTANDING

CONCLUSION

INDEX