Edward Carpenter

Broschiertes Buch

Drama of Love and Death

A Study of Human Evolution and Transfiguration

Beschreibung

The Drama of Love and Death: A Study of Human Evolution and Transfiguration is a book written by Edward Carpenter. The book explores the evolution of human beings and their journey towards transfiguration. The author delves into the concept of love and death and how they are intertwined in the human experience. Carpenter argues that love and death are the two fundamental forces that shape human life and that they are inextricably linked. He examines the role of love in human evolution, exploring how it has driven the development of human society and culture. He also looks at the role of death in human life, arguing that it is not something to be feared but rather embraced as a natural part of the human experience. The book is a philosophical exploration of the human condition, and it offers insights into the nature of love, death, and the human spirit. It is a thought-provoking read that will appeal to anyone interested in philosophy, spirituality, and the human experience.Contents: Beginnings of Love; Love as an Art; Art of Dying; Passage of Death; After-Death State; Underlying Self; Survival of the Self; Inner or Spiritual Body; Reincarnation; Divine Soul; Return Journey; Mystery of Personality.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.

Autor

Edward Carpenter (1844-1929) was a prominent English socialist poet, philosopher, and early advocate for LGBT rights. He was a key figure in the late 19th and early 20th century socialist movement in Britain and is best known for his writings on social reform, spirituality, and human rights. His notable works are Towards Democracy (1883): A poetic work that reflects Carpenter's hilosophical and spiritual beliefs. "The Intermediate Sex" (1908): One of the earliest works advocating for the acceptance and understanding of homosexuality. " Civilisation: Its Cause and Cure" (1889): An exploration of the ills of industrial civilization and the potential for a more harmonious social order. "Pagan & Christian Creeds: Their Origin and Meaning" (1920): An analysis of the similarities between pagan and Christian religious practices and beliefs. Carpenter's advocacy for social reform and human rights influenced a wide range of social movements, including the labor movement, the feminist movement, and the LGBT rights movement. Carpenter lived with George Merrill from the 1890s until Merrill's death in 1928, a relationship that was openly acknowledged and celebrated in his social circle. Edward Carpenter's life and work left a lasting impact on social thought and progressive movements in Britain and beyond, making him a significant figure in the history of social reform and human rights advocacy.

Produktdetails

• Verlag: Kessinger Publishing, LLC
• Seitenzahl: 312
• Erscheinungstermin: 1. Februar 1996
• Englisch
• Abmessung: 280mm x 210mm x 17mm
• Gewicht: 767g
• ISBN-13: 9781564596161
• ISBN-10: 1564596168
• Artikelnr.: 21176499