This work, published in 1901, is the culmination of a lifetime of
research and contemplation in which Richard Maurice Bucke
(1837-1902) expounds his theory of the development and evolution of
consciousness in living things. He uses his own experiences, those
of contemporaries such as Tennyson, and of historical figures such
as Francis Bacon, as evidence for moments of higher consciousness
and intellect known as 'cosmic consciousness'. Bucke's theory is of
three states of progressive consciousness, attained through
evolution. The Simple Consciousness of animals, Self Consciousness
of man to understand his place in the universe, and Cosmic
Consciousness, where man might grow to understand the life and
order of the cosmos. This pinnacle of understanding is a
progression assisted by evolution that Bucke hopes will one day
come to all men. A thought-provoking book at any time, full of
optimism for the intellectual future of the human race.
General
| Imprint: |
Cambridge UniversityPress
|
| Country of origin: |
United Kingdom |
| Series: |
Cambridge Library Collection - Spiritualism and Esoteric Knowledge |
| Release date: |
2011 |
| First published: |
2011 |
| Editors: |
Richard Maurice Bucke
|
| Dimensions: |
244 x 170 x 18mm (L x W x T) |
| Format: |
Paperback - Trade
|
| Pages: |
344 |
| ISBN-13: |
978-1-108-02773-1 |
| Categories: |
Books >
Social sciences >
Psychology >
Cognition & cognitive psychology >
General
|
| LSN: |
1-108-02773-3 |
| Barcode: |
9781108027731 |
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