
A collection of short stories to illustrate Sufism - the belief that deep intuition is the only real guide to knowledge.
This work investigates the core question of how intuitive perception and non-linear thinking can serve as primary guides to human knowledge. Idries Shah, a scholar of Sufi traditions, utilizes a collection of traditional anecdotes and parables to challenge conventional logical frameworks. By presenting these stories, he argues that intellectual rigidity often obscures deeper truths, proposing instead that wisdom is accessed through specific, experiential modes of thought.
What You Will Find
Scope Limits
Scholars and readers frequently note that the prose is deceptively simple, requiring multiple readings to grasp the underlying pedagogical intent. Experts highlight this as a foundational text for those interested in the psychological and philosophical applications of Sufi teaching stories.
Page Count:
208
Publication Date:
1972-02-28
Publisher:
Penguin Books
ISBN-10:
0140034102
ISBN-13:
9780140034103
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