Self and Its Problems; The Blavatsky Lecture for 1919

The Self and its Problems is a book that contains the Blavatsky Lecture for 1919, delivered by Helena Petrovna Blavatsky. The lecture explores the concept of the self and the various problems associated with it. Blavatsky delves into the nature of the self and its relationship with the universe, discussing the idea of the self as a microcosm of the macrocosm. She also examines the various problems that arise when the self is disconnected from the larger whole, such as egoism and the illusion of separateness. Blavatsky draws on various spiritual and philosophical traditions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, and Theosophy, to present her ideas on the self and its problems. This book is a thought-provoking exploration of one of the most fundamental concepts in human existence.Contents: The Problem of the Self from Descartes to Kant, and the Rise of Modern Scientific Materialism; The Problem of the Self in Current Philosophy; The Problem of the Self in Theosophic Mysticism; An Examination of the Foregoing Standpoints.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.