Frithjof Schuon books in order
Swiss philosopher, poet and painter
- Lived
- 1907–1998
- Country
- Switzerland
- Books
- 20
Frithjof Schuon published 9 non-fiction books, 1 poetry collection and 10 other books, beginning with The Transcendent Unity of Religions (1953). The best-known is Understanding Islam (1961).
Updated September 2026
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Understanding Islam
Frithjof Schuon's most-read book.
Non-fiction in order
The Transcendent Unity of Religions (1953)
Language of the Self (1959)
Stations of Wisdom (1961)
Light on the Ancient Worlds (1984)
Survey of Metaphysics and Esoterism (1985)
Spiritual Perspectives and Human Facts (1987)
The Feathered Sun (1990)
To Have a Center (1990)
Echoes of Perennial Wisdom (1992)
Poetry in order
Understanding Islam (1961)
Other books in order
In the Tracks of Buddhism (1968)
Dimensions of Islam (1970)
Logic and Transcendence (1972)
Sufism (1981)
From the Divine to the Human (1982)
Christianity/Islam (1985)
Images of Primordial and Mystic Beauty (1992)
FULLNESS of GOD (2004)
René Guénon (2004)
Form and Substance in the Religions (2005)
About Frithjof Schuon
Frithjof Schuon was a Swiss philosopher and spiritual leader, belonging to the Traditionalist School of Perennialism. He was the author of more than twenty works in French on metaphysics, spirituality, religion, anthropology, and art. He was also a painter and a poet.
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Frithjof Schuon FAQ
- How many books has Frithjof Schuon written?
- Frithjof Schuon published 9 non-fiction books, 1 poetry collection and 10 other books that we list, as of September 2026.
- What order should I read Frithjof Schuon's books in?
- Publication order is a safe choice; the full list is above. Most readers start with Understanding Islam.
- What is Frithjof Schuon's last book?
- Echoes of Perennial Wisdom (1992).
- What is Frithjof Schuon's most famous book?
- Understanding Islam (1961) is Frithjof Schuon's most widely read book.
Sources: book lists and dates from Wikidata and Open Library, ratings from Open Library readers. Last updated September 2026.