Bøger af George Croswell Cressey

Cressey's work explores the concept of personal immortality from a rationalistic perspective. Drawing on philosophical and religious traditions from around the world, he argues that the idea of an afterlife has persisted throughout history because it fulfills a deep human need. This thought-provoking book will appeal to anyone interested in the intersection of reason and spirituality.This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work.Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.

The Essential Man: A Monograph On Personal Immortality In The Light Of Reason is a philosophical book written by George Croswell Cressey and first published in 1895. The book explores the concept of personal immortality from a rational perspective, examining the arguments for and against the existence of an afterlife. Cressey argues that personal immortality is a necessary component of human existence, and that it is supported by reason and evidence. He also discusses the implications of personal immortality for ethics and morality, and how it can provide a sense of purpose and meaning in life. The book is a thought-provoking exploration of one of the most enduring questions in human history, and is a valuable resource for anyone interested in philosophy, religion, or spirituality.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.