The Wisdom Principles: A Handbook of Timeless Truths and Timely Wisdom

by Ervin Laszlo

In The Wisdom Principles, Dr. Ervin Laszlo, authority in the fields of new science, consciousness, and spirituality, bridges the chasm between our understanding of science and the truths of spirituality, bringing an essential and timely message of wisdom to the world. Laszlo offers listeners principles of empowerment that will guide the choices they make for years to come and allow them to move confidently towards a new future. This book is the distillation of Laszlo's sixty-plus years spent delving into the mysteries of science and a lifetime of keen spiritual insight. The truths that are revealed in The Wisdom Principles are ancient in origin, but as we stand at a crossroads of civilization there has never been a greater need for them than today. Deepak Chopra, Neale Donald Walsch, and Gregg Braden lend their voices to Laszlo's work, framing the book and underscoring the power of these world-changing principles.

Genres: Nonfiction

Audio CD

Published October 19, 2021

About the author

Ervin Laszlo is a systems philosopher, integral theorist, and classical pianist. Twice nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize, he has authored more than 70 books, which have been translated into nineteen languages, and has published in excess of four hundred articles and research papers, including six volumes of piano recordings.

Dr. Laszlo is generally recognized as the founder of systems philosophy and general evolution theory, and serves as the founder-director of the General Evolution Research Group and as past president of the International Society for the Systems Sciences. He is also the recipient of the highest degree in philosophy and human sciences from the Sorbonne, the University of Paris, as well as of the coveted Artist Diploma of the Franz Liszt Academy of Budapest. Additional prizes and awards include four honorary doctorates.

His appointments have included research grants at Yale and Princeton Universities, professorships for philosophy, systems sciences, and future sciences at the Universities of Houston, Portland State, and Indiana, as well as Northwestern University and the State University of New York. His career also included guest professorships at various universities in Europe and the Far East. In addition, he worked as program director for the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR). In 1999 he was was awarded an honorary doctorate by the Canadian International Institute of Advanced Studies in Systems Research and Cybernetics.

For many years he has served as president of the Club of Budapest, which he founded. He is an advisor to the UNESCO Director General, ambassador of the International Delphic Council, member of both the International Academy of Science, World Academy of Arts and Science, and the International Academy of Philosophy.

Reviews

[Chris · Rating 1 out of 5]

A steaming pile of word salad.

[Eugenia · Rating 5 out of 5]

Wonderful and very intriguing book by Ervin Laszlo which also features chapters from multiple authors, such as Gregg Braden, Neale Donald Walsch, Deepak Chopra etc. It is a good read if you want to deepen your knowledge and learn how to connect science and spirituality. This is like a handbook for people on how to take responsibility to come together and create a better world based on timeless truths and timely wisdom. I also liked the Three Wisdom Declarations mentioned in the book which are also very important reminders for everyday thinking and living and you can learn more about them online (Stresa, Fuji and Tulum declarations). Easy to read in a couple of days but it will give you more to think about in the coming days.

[Paul · Rating 4 out of 5]

Very good overall. I particularly liked the Wisdom Credo, which is a list of "wisdom" that we should all incorporate into our lives. There is a forward and intro from heavyweights Walsh and Chopra, and I can see why they endorse this book. It covers a lot of big topics, and while it won't change the world, this book does have lots of great ideas I hope many people will adopt and act upon. Recommended.

I really appreciate the ARC for review!!

[Kite · Rating 4 out of 5]

Ervin Laszlo inspires!