Title: Pointed Observations: Critical Reflections of a Citizen Philosopher on Contemporary Pseudomysticism, Alternative Therapy, David Hume, Spinoza, and Other Subjects
Publisher: Citizen Initiative
Publication Date: 2005
Language: English
ISBN 10: 0952508915
ISBN 13: 9780952508915
Binding: Hardback
Condition: Very Good
Weight: 962 grams

About this title

Synopsis

Divided into eight parts and 41chapters. Part 1 criticises the new agecommercial "workshop" vogue created by Esalen, which encouraged suchentrepreneurs as Stanislav Grof, whose LSD psychotherapy becamecontroversial. Part 2 reflects upon religion and cult, and finds majordiscrepancies in Ken Wilber's popular neoperennialism. Part 3 isentitled Criminology, Diseases, and Drug Addiction; this coverageincludes AIDS and Aleister Crowley, a British drug addict and occultistconfusingly promoted by Colin Wilson. Part 4 describes the LSD cultcreated by Albert Hofmann and furthered by Timothy Leary and others.Part 5 describes aberrations demonstrated by the Findhorn Foundation, aNew Age community in Scotland favouring commercial "workshops" inalternative therapy. Part 6 discusses the philosopher David Hume, andalso has a chapter relating to Old Age workshops of Georgian Britain,whose standards of craftsmanship have vanished. Part 7 reviews Spinoza,the philosopher and artisan. Part 8 is entitled Ecology and SocialConcerns, and includes such details as: "At circa 1980, the Club of Rome estimated that half a million scientists were engaged in the businessof defence" (page 328).

"About this title" may belong to another edition of this title.

Store Description

In 2002, World of Books Group was founded on an ethos to do good, protect the planet and support charities by enabling more goods to be reused. Since then, we've grown into to a global company pioneering the circular economy. Today, we drive the circular economy through three re-commerce brands: - Wob: Through Wob, we sell. We provide affordable, preloved books and media to customers all over the world. A book leaves our collection of over seven million titles and begins a new chapter every two seconds, enabling more goods to be reused. - Ziffit: Through Ziffit, we buy. We give people around the world the opportunity to contribute to the circular economy, earn money and protect the planet, by trading their unwanted books and media. - Shopiago: Through Shopiago, we help others. By sharing the technology that has grown World of Books Group into the business it is today, we?re helping charities increase revenue and reduce waste through re-commerce.

Visit Seller's Storefront

Seller's business information

World of Books Ltd
Mulberry House, Woods Way Trading Estate, Goring-By-Sea, BN12 4QY, United Kingdom

Sale & Shipping Terms

Terms of Sale

WorldofBooks.com fully embraces the AbeBooks terms and conditions and we will do
what we can to resolve any issues.

Shipping Terms

Orders ship within 2 business days. Shipping costs are based on books weighing 2.2 LB, or 1 KG. If your book order is heavy or oversized, we may contact you to let you know extra shipping is required.

Shipping rates from United Kingdom to U.S.A.

Shipping rates from United Kingdom to U.S.A.
Order quantity	7 to 12 business days	5 to 9 business days
First item	US$ 7.50	US$ 16.07

Delivery times are set by sellers and vary by carrier and location. Orders passing through Customs may face delays and buyers are responsible for any associated duties or fees. Sellers may contact you regarding additional charges to cover any increased costs to ship your items.