Special Problems in the Study of Sufi ideas

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Exploring the philosophical connections between Eastern and Western thought, this monograph presents the complete text of Idries Shah's Seminar at Sussex University. It offers a comprehensive examination of Sufi literature and thought, addressing the distorting influences of cult developments, misinterpretations by literalist scholars, and flawed comparisons by specialists. The work is thoroughly annotated, indexed, and includes a bibliography, making it a vital resource for understanding the complexities of Sufi philosophy across cultures.