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The Need For a Sacred Science

The Need For a Sacred Science

Seyyed Hossein Nasr

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Editorial:
Taylor & Francis Ltd
Año de edición:
2017
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Estudios étnicos
ISBN:
9781138405981

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This work presents basic notions concerning the seemingly contradictory sacred sciences. It examines the need for such sciences in the modern world, their meaning and applications.

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