Life, Death And Immortality (1911)
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ISBN10: 1164005359
ISBN13: 9781164005353
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 130
Weight: 0.40
Height: 0.28 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
ISBN13: 9781164005353
Publisher: Kessinger Pub Llc
Published: Sep 10 2010
Pages: 130
Weight: 0.40
Height: 0.28 Width: 6.00 Depth: 9.00
Language: English
Life, Death And Immortality is a philosophical book written by William Hanna Thomson and published in 1911. The book explores the fundamental questions of human existence, including the nature of life, death, and the possibility of immortality. The author draws on a variety of philosophical and scientific sources, including the works of Plato, Aristotle, and Descartes, as well as contemporary theories of biology and psychology. The book is divided into three parts, each of which focuses on a different aspect of the human experience. The first part examines the nature of life, exploring questions such as what constitutes life and how it differs from non-life. The second part delves into the topic of death, exploring its inevitability and the various ways in which different cultures and religions have sought to understand and cope with it. The final part of the book considers the possibility of immortality, exploring the various ways in which people have sought to attain it, from religious and spiritual practices to scientific and technological advancements. The author ultimately argues that while physical immortality may be impossible, a form of spiritual or intellectual immortality may be attainable through the legacy that one leaves behind. Overall, Life, Death And Immortality is a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of some of the most fundamental questions of human existence. It is a must-read for anyone interested in philosophy, religion, and the nature of human consciousness.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.
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