Sufism and Taoism Philosophy of Language Each scroll touches upon perennially

Each scroll touches upon perennially valuable lessons- persisting against the odds

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Sufism and Taoism Philosophy of Language Each scroll touches upon perenniallyIn this deeply learned work, Toshihiko Izutsu compares the metaphysical and mystical thought systems of Sufism and Taoism and discovers that, although historically unrelated, the two share features and patterns which prove fruitful for a transhistorical dialogue. His original and suggestive approach opens new doors in the study of comparative philosophy and mysticism. Izutsu begins with Ibn 'Arabi, analyzing and isolating the major ontological