Publisher's Synopsis
Immortality And The Cosmic Process: The Ingersoll Lecture 1933 is a thought-provoking book by Shailer Mathews that explores the concept of immortality from a philosophical and religious perspective. The book is based on a series of lectures that Mathews delivered at Harvard University in 1933, and it presents a nuanced and insightful analysis of the question of whether human beings can achieve immortality and what that would mean for our understanding of the universe and our place in it.Throughout the book, Mathews draws on a wide range of sources, including religious texts, philosophical treatises, and scientific theories, to explore the various ways in which immortality has been understood and debated throughout history. He considers the possibility of an afterlife, the idea of reincarnation, and the concept of eternal life, and he examines the implications of each of these beliefs for our understanding of the cosmos and our place within it.In addition to its philosophical and religious insights, Immortality And The Cosmic Process also offers a fascinating glimpse into the intellectual and cultural landscape of the early 20th century. Mathews engages with the ideas of a number of prominent thinkers of his time, including William James, John Dewey, and Albert Einstein, and he reflects on the ways in which their ideas have shaped our understanding of the world and our place in it.Overall, Immortality And The Cosmic Process is a rich and thought-provoking work that will appeal to anyone interested in questions of life, death, and the nature of existence. Whether you are a philosopher, a theologian, or simply a curious reader, this book is sure to challenge your assumptions and broaden your horizons.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.
