Guesses At The Riddle Of Existence And Other Essays On Kindred Subjects - Goldwin Smith - Bog

""Guesses At The Riddle Of Existence And Other Essays On Kindred Subjects"" is a collection of essays written by Goldwin Smith, a prominent Canadian journalist, historian, and academic in the late 19th century. The book explores various philosophical and social issues, including the nature of existence, the role of religion in society, the relationship between science and morality, and the state of education in the Western world. Smith draws on a wide range of sources, from ancient philosophers to contemporary thinkers, to offer his own insights and perspectives on these topics. The essays are written in a clear and accessible style, making them suitable for both scholars and general readers interested in exploring these complex issues. Overall, ""Guesses At The Riddle Of Existence And Other Essays On Kindred Subjects"" is a thought-provoking and insightful work that continues to be relevant today.Guesses At The Riddle Of Existence, The Church And The Old Testament, Is There Another Life? The Miraculous Element In Christianity, Morality And Theism, And One Word More. Very Scarce Volume Of Spiritual/Religious Essays! Excerpt: ..Darwin's Discovery Has Effaced The Impassable Line Which We Took To Have Been Drawn By A Separate Creation Between Man And The Beasts Which Perish. Science, Moreover, Darwinism And General, Has Put An End To The Traditional Belief In The Soul As A Being Separate From The Body, Breathed Into The Body By A Distinct Act Of The Creator.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.