Publication

2009 - Dover, Mineola, N.Y, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

104,000 words, Guess

Page Count

416 pages

Identifiers

and 2 more
  • Better World Books9780486471907
  • Open LibraryOL22679288M

Classifications

  • DDC153
  • LCCBF408 .B8 2009
  • LCCBF408.B8 2009
and 1 more
  • LCCBF408 .B8 2011eb

Description

This classic study in the evolution of the human mind is a pioneering work as valuable today as when it was first published in 1901. At that time, it was enthusiastically acclaimed by both William James and P. D. Ouspensky. It has long been accepted as a landmark in the field of mysticism. In reviewing the mental and spiritual activity of the human race, Dr. Bucke discovers that at intervals certain individuals have appeared who are gifted with the power of transcendent realization—or Illumination. Their experiences constitute a definite advance in man’s relation with the Infinite. Moreover, the author shows from available records that this transfiguring endowment of Illumination is on the increase, and he gives full details of practically all the cases on record up to the time when the book was written.

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  • Cosmic consciousness: a study in the evolution of the human mindDover2009-01-01
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