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Alain Pozarnik
In *Les Francs-Maçons, architectes de l’avenir*, Alain Pozarnik offers a reflective and critical examination of Freemasonry’s spiritual foundations, historical evolution, and potential future role in society. Drawing from decades of personal engagement with the Grande Loge de France, Pozarnik traces the origins of Masonry as an operative craft tradition—rooted in cathedral building and inner transformation—and laments its modern drift toward philosophical or even political ends. He argues that true Masonic practice centers on ontological growth: transcending ego through universal brotherhood and aligning oneself with cosmic principles. Despite institutional deviations, he maintains that Freemasonry retains a vital mission: fostering humanism and ethical renewal. The book serves as both a critique and a guide, proposing that Masons can reconstruct healthier social relations based on self-respect, mutual respect, and harmony with universal laws. Ultimately, it presents the inner temple not as a physical space but as a boundless spiritual arena where individuals become architects of their own destiny and contributors to a more enlightened world.
| Publisher | Dervy |
|---|---|
| Pages | 251 |
| Format | Paperback |
| Search language | french |
| ISBN_10 | 2-844-54017-1 primary |
| ISBN_13 | 978-2-844-54017-1 primary |
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