Traditionalism - The Radical Project for Restoring Sacred Order

Traditionalism is founded on ancient teachings that, its followers argue, have been handed down from time immemorial, forming a basis of the sacred order that must be defended from modernity and the disorder it brings. It has been used to encourage respect for the environment, compose great music and reduce hostility between followers of different religions.

But Traditionalism has applied to darker causes: from the election of Donald Trump to fascist movements and even terrorism. How has Traditionalism been so influential for so long, yet so little acknowledged and understood? Its followers have never aimed to reach the masses and have sought to affect the world quietly. In this book, the first of its kind for a wide audience, Traditionalism''s history, ideas and profound impact are laid out, shining a light onto this shadowy world and the thought of its three founders, Rene Guenon, Julius Evola and Frithjof Schuon.

Once you understand Traditionalism, you will see its influence everywhere.<>

About the author

Mark Sedgwick trained as a historian at Oxford University, taught for many years at the American University in Cairo, and finally moved to Denmark, where he is Professor of Arab and Islamic Studies at Aarhus University. He is also Chair of the Nordic Society for Middle Eastern Studies. His work has focused mostly on Islam, Sufism, Traditionalism and terrorism. He's known especially for his book Against the Modern World: Traditionalism and the Secret Intellectual History of the Twentieth Century and his work on radicalization.

Report

Sedgwick brings an admirable clarity to the task of introducing Traditionalism, joining the dots between disparate thinkers and doing us a useful service, in helping us to spot it when we see it Christopher Harding Telegraph

Product details

• Authors: Mark Sedgwick, Sedgwick Mark
• Publisher: PELICAN
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 06.06.2024
• EAN: 9780241487938
• ISBN: 978-0-241-48793-8
• No. of pages: 432
• Dimensions: 113 mm x 181 mm x 25 mm
• Series: Pelican Books
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Religion/theology; Social sciences, law, business > Political science > Political science and political education; Europe, PHILOSOPHY / Political, PHILOSOPHY / Religious, PHILOSOPHY / History & Surveys / Modern, HISTORY / Europe / General, PHILOSOPHY / Criticism, 19th century, c 1800 to c 1899, Religion: general, 20th century, c 1900 to c 1999, Social and cultural history, Political ideologies and movements