| Author |
Fechner, Gustav Theodor, 1801-1887 |
| Author of introduction, etc. |
James, William, 1842-1910 |
| Translator |
Wadsworth, Mary C. |
| LoC No. |
04024584
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| Uniform Title |
Das Büchlein vom Leben nach dem Tode. English
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| Title |
The little book of life after death
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| Original Publication |
United States: Little, Brown, & Company, 1904.
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 57.0 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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| Credits |
Peter Becker, David E. Brown, and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
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| Summary |
"The Little Book of Life After Death" by Gustav Theodor Fechner is a philosophical treatise written in the early 19th century, specifically published in the 1830s but later translated into English in the early 20th century. This book explores the metaphysical ideas surrounding life after death, offering a perspective that combines psychology, spirituality, and a critique of materialism. It delves into the transitions of human existence, proposing that human life comprises three stages, with death being a continuation rather than an end. In this work, Fechner posits that death is akin to a second birth, transitioning the spirit into a higher plane of existence where it is no longer confined by the physical body. He articulates a vision of life where each person's essence continues to exist as part of a larger consciousness, contributing to a communal spiritual life. The narrative weaves together notions of reincarnation, spiritual continuity, and the interconnectedness of all human experiences, emphasizing that the memories and influences of the deceased ripple through the living. Through a philosophical lens, Fechner urges readers to recognize the enduring impact of thoughts and actions, both in life and beyond, thus portraying death not as an end, but as an integral aspect of an ongoing existence intertwined with universal consciousness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BT: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Doctrinal theology, God, Christology
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| Subject |
Immortality
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
74480 |
| Release Date |
Sep 26, 2024 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
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