René Guénon's doctrine of metaphysics as foundation of Islamic humanities

Abstract

in the twentieth century. His works are mainly concerned with a profound critique of the modern world from a metaphysical point of view, a renewed exposition of the immutable principles of universal metaphysics, the traditional sciences and finally symbolism. The following paper presents at first the main elements of universal metaphysics. Then the relation between metaphysics and sciences will be demonstrated , whereas the difference between traditional and modern sciences will be examined. After that, follows a short presentation of some elements of traditional sciences of logic and mathematics.