Some Problems of Existence (Classic Reprint)

Norman Pearson

ISBN 10: 1330333462 / ISBN 13: 9781330333464

Published by Forgotten Books, 2018

About this Item

Print on Demand. This book explores the possibility of an afterlife and the nature of existence before birth as well as the immortality of animals. From a unique philosophical and religious perspective, the author posits that our consciousness is continuously evolving and that the human soul is the product of a long evolutionary journey. Examining animal consciousness, the author suggests that animal minds might not be entirely extinguished upon death but may be incorporated into the souls of higher organisms. Through thought-provoking ideas and in-depth analysis, this book delves into fundamental questions about our existence and the nature of life and consciousness, offering a fresh perspective on the nature of our being. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Some Problems of Existence (Classic Reprint)
• Publisher: Forgotten Books
• Publication Date: 2018
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1330333462
• ISBN 13: 9781330333464
• Binding: Paperback
• Condition: New
• Book Type: print-on-demand item
• Seller catalogs:
  • General Philosophy

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Synopsis

Explore how philosophy, religion, and science can fit together to explain existence.

This book presents a thoughtful attempt to reconcile the claims of thought, faith, and empirical study. It outlines postulates such as the existence of a Deity, the immortality of man, and a divinely ordered scheme of evolution, while also honoring the must-read conclusions of science. The discussion moves from birth and life to the question of the soul, its origins, and how character shapes a person’s future, all without sacrificing careful respect for each field’s methods.

Readers will encounter clear explanations of complex ideas as well as a proposed path to harmonize conflicting viewpoints. The work considers how topics like life from non-living matter might have begun, the nature of mind, and the balance between free will and determinism. It also examines moral responsibility in both human and divine contexts, and what fate after death might look like when viewed through this integrated lens.

• How science, philosophy, and religion can inform one another
• Earlier debates about life, mind, and the soul
• Arguments for a Deity, immortality, and a divinely ordered nature
• An approach to moral responsibility and the afterlife through an integrated view

Ideal for readers of philosophy, theology, and science who want a thoughtful, accessible synthesis of big questions.