Nondual metaphysics: connections between Shankara's Advaita Vedanta and the thought of René Guénon

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dc.contributor.authorFreihaut, Forrest D.
dc.contributor.authorUniversity of Lethbridge. Faculty of Arts and Science
dc.contributor.supervisorRodrigues, Hillary
dc.date.accessioned2023-05-31T19:46:10Z
dc.date.available2023-05-31T19:46:10Z
dc.date.issued2023
dc.degree.levelMasters
dc.description.abstractThis thesis analyzes the metaphysical interpretations of Shankara and René Guénon and the methods they promote regarding spiritual realization. Shankara was an 8th-century Indian spiritual teacher whose method and teachings were associated with Advaita Vedanta, a philosophic tradition originating from Upanishadic texts. René Guénon (1886 -1951) was a French philosopher who pioneered the Traditionalist school of thought. Guénon’s interpretation of reality argued an all-pervading unitive metaphysic principle that shares notable similarities with Shankara’s Advaita Vedanta. Through comparative exegesis, this thesis demonstrates that Shankara and Guénon share significant parallels in certain aspects, such as their conceptualization of ultimate reality and their views on the role of the guru. Additionally, this analysis reveals stark contrasts found among their works, such as their differing emphasis on theory and their views on initiation and lineage. In addition to analyzing their interpretations of reality, this study offers insights into Shankara and Guénon’s respective lives and unique positions in history. The intention of this thesis is to contribute to a deeper understanding of the similarities and differences between Shankara and René Guénon and provide valuable insights into their approaches to spiritual realization and how they conceptualize reality.
dc.identifier.urihttps://hdl.handle.net/10133/6503
dc.language.isoen
dc.proquest.subject0422
dc.proquest.subject0322
dc.proquest.subject0318
dc.proquestyesYes
dc.publisherLethbridge, Alta. : University of Lethbridge, Dept of Religious Studies
dc.publisher.facultyArts and Science
dc.relation.ispartofseriesThesis (University of Lethbridge. Faculty of Arts and Science)
dc.subjectAdvaita Vedanta
dc.subjectRene Guenon
dc.subjectperennial philosophy
dc.subjectTraditionalist School
dc.subjectShankara
dc.subjectHindu metaphysics
dc.subjectBrahman
dc.subjectAtman
dc.subjectnondual consciousness
dc.subjectnondual realization
dc.subject.lcshAdvaita
dc.subject.lcshVedanta
dc.subject.lcshBrahman
dc.subject.lcshĀtman
dc.subject.lcshŚaṅkarācārya--Criticism and interpretation
dc.subject.lcshGuénon, René--Criticism and interpretation
dc.subject.lcshDuality (Logic)
dc.subject.lcshMetaphysics
dc.subject.lcshIndian philosophy
dc.subject.lcshTradition (Philosophy)
dc.subject.lcshMysticism
dc.subject.lcshSelf-realization--Religious aspects
dc.subject.lcshDissertations, Academic
dc.titleNondual metaphysics: connections between Shankara's Advaita Vedanta and the thought of René Guénon
dc.typeThesis
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