Special Problems in the Study of Sufi Ideas

This audiobook presents a comprehensive examination of the philosophical exchanges between East and West throughout history, featuring the full text of Idries Shah’s Seminar at Sussex University. It offers an in-depth look at Sufi thought and literature, addressing various distortions and misinterpretations caused by cultural influences, scholarly misunderstandings, and misconceptions. Fully annotated and supplemented with an index, bibliography, and notes, it provides a scholarly yet accessible overview of this rich intellectual tradition.