Publisher's Synopsis
The Affirmation of Immortality: The Immortality of Man is a book written by John Haynes Holmes and published in 1946. The book explores the concept of immortality and argues that humans possess an innate sense of immortality that is not dependent on religious beliefs. Holmes examines various philosophical and scientific theories about the nature of consciousness and the afterlife, and argues that the human spirit is eternal and transcends physical death. The book also delves into the ethical implications of immortality, and how the belief in an afterlife can inspire individuals to live a more meaningful and purposeful life. Overall, The Affirmation of Immortality is a thought-provoking exploration of one of the most fundamental questions of human existence.Being the Ingersoll Lecture on the Immortality of Man for 1946.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.
