Paul Brunton
British philosopher (1898-1981) · United Kingdom · On the map · Academics · Died at 82
Paul Brunton is the pen name and later the real name of Hyman Raphael Hurst, a British philosopher, author of spiritual books, journalist and traveler.
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About this person
He is best known as one of the early popularizers of Neo-Hindu spiritualism in western esotericism, notably via his bestselling A Search in Secret India (1934) which has been translated into over 20 languages.
Country
United Kingdom
Category
Academics
Type
Academic
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1898 to 1981 · aged 82
