The need for a sacred science
By: Seyyed Hossein Nasr.
Series: SUNY series in religious studies
Publisher: State University of New York Press
Published: 1993
Place of publication: Albany
Language: eng
Number of pages: 187
Subjects: Holy, The.; Religion -- Philosophy.; Religion and science.
Description: This book deals with the meaning of a science rooted in the sacred, the metaphysical foundation of such science, its contrast to modern science and its pertinence to some of the major issues facing humanity today. In the first part, the author turns to the fundamental question of the multiplicity of sacred forms. He discusses why it is necessary in the contemporary world to treat sacred science in the context of diverse religions. He also deals with the importance of sacred science in providing a meaningful study that would remain religiously significant of religions themselves.--provided by publisher.
Notes: Includes bibliographical references and index.