Words of Wisdom: A Philosophical Dictionary for the Perennial Tradition

Words of Wisdom is perhaps the most specialised – and therefore most involved – reference work that I have had to review recently. The definition of nearly every entry is tied in with the meaning of another word or phrase, and a general comprehension of what the perennial tradition means is essential above all. That is because this dictionary is first and foremost intended for students of philosophy and theology, to provide succinct definitions of terminology based on rational reflection and wisdom. Any reader without at least a basic knowledge of the subject matter will not find a simple introduction...