Mirror of the Mind. Essays on Traditional Science and Sacred Art

Titus Burckhardt was a prominent Swiss representative of the traditionalist school. The present volume — is a complete collection of Burckhardt's essays, originally published in various German and French journals. They cover a wide range of topics from modern science in its various forms to Christianity, Islam, symbolism, and mythology. In this rich collection, Burckhardt combines an accessible writing style with profound insights. He examines the metaphysical, cosmological, and symbolic dimensions of these sacred traditions from the perspective of eternal spiritual wisdom.