A remarkable conspectus of philosophical contacts between East and West through the ages. This important monograph constitutes the whole text of Idries Shah's Seminar at Sussex University, fully annotated, indexed and with a bibliography and notes. It knits together the available knowledge about Sufi thought and literature in its passage through many deforming influences, such as the development of cults, the misinterpretation by literalist scholars, and the fallacious comparisons of committed "specialists".
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"... an instant sell-out, in two editions, without any publicity." -- D.I.B. Magazine, July 1970
"Masterful essay ... (Shah) ably presented Sufism to the West and has conveyed its deep sense of reality to modern man." -- Professor A. Reza Arasteh, author of "Psychology of the Sufi Way"
"Masterful essay ... (Shah) ably presented Sufism to the West and has conveyed its deep sense of reality to modern man." -- Professor A. Reza Arasteh, author of "Psychology of the Sufi Way"
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As the urgency of our global situation becomes apparent, more and more readers are turning to the books of writer Idries Shah as a way to train new capacities and new ways of thinking. Shah has been described as "the most significant worker adapting classical spiritual thought to the modern world." His lively contemporary books have sold more than 15 million copies in 12 languages worldwide. They have been reviewed positively by The New York Times, The New Yorker, The Times (London), The Tribune, The Telegraph, and numerous other international journals and newspapers. "The most interesting books in the English language."
Saturday Review "A major psychological and cultural event of our time."
Psychology Today "One is immediately forced to use one's mind in a new way."
New York Times The instrumental function of Shah's work is now well established among people from all walks of life. Stockbrokers, scientists, lawyers, managers, writers, physicians, and diplomats have found Shah's literature for human development "extraordinary." "It presents a blueprint of the human mental structure."
Robert Ornstein, psychologist and author "Extremely useful in teaching students about management and computers."
Thomas Malone, MIT "Idries Shah provides the unique perspective that allows us to assess real motivations and social biases in a more accurate light."
E. Neilsen, attorney at law
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Powerful understanding of human weakness and conditioning.,
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This review is from: Special Problems in the Study of Sufi Ideas (Paperback)
This book is full of the ways we fool and lie to ourselvesto get our temporary way. It explains how, when faced with a decision, we permit our animal-self to get in the way of what is best for others and ourselves (in the long run) to satisfy a short term gain. Reading this book could be damaging to the totally selfish person. Since I am already damaged, the affect was minimal. Thanks for the fun. ed
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