Algis Uždavinys
Algis Uždavinys (1962–2010) was a Lithuanian philosopher and scholar. His work pioneered the hermeneutical comparative study of Egyptian and Greek religions, especially their esoteric relations to Semitic religions, and in particular the inner aspect of Islam (Sufism). His books have been published in Lithuanian, Russian, English and French, including translations of Plotinus, Frithjof Schuon and Ananda Coomaraswamy into Russian and Lithuanian.
Algis Uždavinys | |
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| Born | 26 April 1962 Vilnius, Lithuania |
| Died | 25 July 2010 (aged 48) Kabeliai, Lithuania |
| Occupation(s) | Philosopher, scholar |
| Academic work | |
| Main interests | Metaphysics, esotericism, symbolism, mythology, Sufism, Greek philosophy, Neoplatonism, religious texts, comparative religion |
| Notable ideas | Critique of modern classical scholarship; essential unity of Egyptian, Greek and Islamic mysticisms |
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