Author: William Walker Atkinson
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Category : United States
Languages : en
Pages : 228

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Author: William Walker Atkinson
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ISBN: 9781835527467
Category : History
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Enter the crucible of intellectual exploration with William Walker Atkinson's thought-provoking work, "The Crucible of Modern Thought." In this captivating volume, Atkinson invites readers on a journey through the intellectual currents that have shaped modern civilization, from ancient philosophy to contemporary psychology and beyond. With incisive analysis and insightful commentary, Atkinson delves into the fundamental questions of existence, consciousness, and human nature, offering readers a comprehensive overview of the evolution of thought from antiquity to the present day. Through a series of engaging essays and reflections, he explores the contributions of thinkers such as Plato, Descartes, Kant, and Freud, illuminating the profound insights and enduring relevance of their ideas for contemporary life. At the heart of "The Crucible of Modern Thought" is a deep appreciation for the power of ideas to shape the course of history and transform the lives of individuals and societies. Drawing on principles of rational inquiry, critical thinking, and intellectual curiosity, Atkinson challenges readers to question their assumptions, broaden their perspectives, and engage with the great philosophical and scientific debates of our time. With its clear, accessible prose and thought-provoking content, "The Crucible of Modern Thought" offers readers a roadmap for intellectual exploration and personal growth that is as relevant today as it was when the book was first published. Whether you're a student of philosophy, a lover of ideas, or simply curious about the nature of reality and the human condition, Atkinson's transformative insights will inspire you to engage with the profound questions of existence and discover new avenues of thought and understanding. More than just a survey of intellectual history, "The Crucible of Modern Thought" is a call to embrace the spirit of inquiry and intellectual curiosity that lies at the heart of human progress. Join Atkinson on a journey of exploration and discovery as he unveils the rich tapestry of ideas that have shaped the modern world and invites you to engage with the great questions of existence in pursuit of truth, wisdom, and enlightenment.

Author: William Walker Atkinson
Publisher: Forgotten Books
ISBN: 9780483134201
Category : Philosophy
Languages : en
Pages : 226

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Excerpt from The Crucible of Modern Thought: What Is Going Into It; What Is Happening There; What Is to Come Out of It?, A Study of the Prevailing Mental Unrest Something sprung full-grown from the brains of their founders. The absence of an elementary ao quaintance with the history of philosophy, on the part of the average man and woman, has given to many new prophets and founders of cults an nu merited and unwarranted importance and authority. I trust that this book will enable some of those who have been perplexed and worried over these new (1) About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

Author: William Atkinson
Publisher: CreateSpace
ISBN: 9781516848522
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 140

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This book is an outgrowth of a series of articles originally published in The Progress Magazine under a pseudonym, in which I sought to account for the prevailing mental unrest regarding subjects of religious and philosophical import. These articles attracted much attention from careful students of the times, and there have been many requests for the republication thereof in book form under my own name. Accordingly, the publishers of the articles requested me to revise the several papers, and to add thereto such further matter as I might think proper. I have gone over the original articles, taking away a little here and adding much there. Several entirely new subjects have been considered and inserted in their proper places in the text. At least one third of the present book is entirely new, having been added to the revised form of the original articles. I have purposely quoted freely from good authorities, that the reader may have the benefit of the thought of a number of competent persons upon the various phases of the subject, in addition to what I have personally thought and written. I have sought merely to tell my story in a plain, simple manner, without any attempt at fine writing, literary excellence, or display of technical philosophical knowledge. My desire has been to place in the hands of the everyday busy man and woman a book from the pages of which they may gain a general knowledge of the causes of the modern mental unrest-an idea of what is going into this great melting pot of thought; what is happening there; and what is likely to be poured forth from it. To many, the numerous new "isms," "ologies" and cults, are entirely new- something sprung full grown from the brains of their founders. The absence of an elementary acquaintance with the history of philosophy, on the part of the average man and woman, has given to many new prophets and founders of cults an unmerited and unwarranted importance and authority. I trust that this book will enable some of those who have been perplexed and worried over these new (?) "isms," and teachings, to learn the true sources of those startling conglomerations of metaphysics, philosophy and theology, and thus once more to regain their mental bearings. It is also my hope that some who have a tendency toward philosophical study may be inspired by this book to go to the proper sources of such knowledge-to the masters of this branch of thought-instead of sitting at the feet of the, too often, freakish, irresponsible, and bizarre founders and teachers of the pseudo schools and cults, who have been revamping the old teachings, dressing them in fantastic garb, and offering them (usually at a high rate of compensation) to those who have felt the hunger for wisdom and the thirst for information, but who lacked the knowledge of the places where these things could be had at first hand, pure and free from the adulterations of these self constituted middle men in the great market of Philosophy.

Author: William Walker Atkinson
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ISBN: 9781375452274
Category : Drama
Languages : en
Pages : 226

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Author: William Walker Atkinson
Publisher: Nabu Press
ISBN: 9781294531012
Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 226

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This is a reproduction of a book published before 1923. This book may have occasional imperfections such as missing or blurred pages, poor pictures, errant marks, etc. that were either part of the original artifact, or were introduced by the scanning process. We believe this work is culturally important, and despite the imperfections, have elected to bring it back into print as part of our continuing commitment to the preservation of printed works worldwide. We appreciate your understanding of the imperfections in the preservation process, and hope you enjoy this valuable book.

Author: William Walker Atkinson
Publisher:
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Category :
Languages : en
Pages : 218

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Author: Arthur Miller
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Category : Salem (Mass.)
Languages : en
Pages : 0

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Author: Robert Haynes Cave
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Languages : en
Pages : 128

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Author: Moritz Kaufmann
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Category : Socialism
Languages : en
Pages : 226

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