The Secret Tradition of the Soul (Paperback)

Patrick Harpur

ISBN 10: 1583943153 / ISBN 13: 9781583943151

Published by North Atlantic Books,U.S., Berkeley, CA, 2011

Paperback. In The Secret Tradition of the Soul, author Patrick Harpur argues that answers to lifes most difficult questionsthe meaning of life, the nature of self, and the existence of an afterlifecan be met by a visionary tradition that runs through Western culture, from Greek philosophy and Renaissance alchemy to Romantic poetry and modern depth psychology. This hidden tradition, according to Harpur, places our soul at the center of the universe and emphasizes imagination, the collective unconscious, and an otherworld or afterlife; above all, it teaches us how to know ourselves and how to recover a sense of meaning largely lost today. Harpur shows how this tradition drives the literature of otherworld journeys, from the flights of shamans and the dreams of psychoanalysis to the mystic imagination of Romantic poets and the visions of those having near-death experiences. The Secret Tradition of the Soul is the first book to gather together all the threads of the soul tradition and weave them into a bigger, clearer picture, presenting a worldview at once ancient and revolutionary.About the Imprint: EVOLVER EDITIONS promotes a new counterculture that recognizes humanity's visionary potential and takes tangible, pragmatic steps to realize it. EVOLVER EDITIONS explores the dynamics of personal, collective, and global change from a wide range of perspectives. EVOLVER EDITIONS is an imprint of North Atlantic Books and is produced in collaboration with Evolver, LLC. Shipping may be from multiple locations in the US or from the UK, depending on stock availability. Seller Inventory # 9781583943151

Synopsis:

In The Secret Tradition of the Soul, author Patrick Harpur argues that answers to life's most difficult questions--the meaning of life, the nature of self, and the existence of an afterlife--can be met by a visionary tradition that runs through Western culture, from Greek philosophy and Renaissance alchemy to Romantic poetry and modern depth psychology. This hidden tradition, according to Harpur, places our soul at the center of the universe and emphasizes imagination, the collective unconscious, and an "otherworld" or afterlife; above all, it teaches us how to know ourselves and how to recover a sense of meaning largely lost today. Harpur shows how this tradition drives the literature of otherworld journeys, from the flights of shamans and the dreams of psychoanalysis to the mystic imagination of Romantic poets and the visions of those having near-death experiences. The Secret Tradition of the Soul is the first book to gather together all the threads of the soul tradition and weave them into a bigger, clearer picture, presenting a worldview at once ancient and revolutionary.

About the Imprint:
EVOLVER EDITIONS promotes a new counterculture that recognizes humanity's visionary potential and takes tangible, pragmatic steps to realize it. EVOLVER EDITIONS explores the dynamics of personal, collective, and global change from a wide range of perspectives. EVOLVER EDITIONS is an imprint of North Atlantic Books and is produced in collaboration with Evolver, LLC.

About the Author: Patrick Harpur teaches philosophy to graduate students at Schumacher College, Dartington, and frequently lectures in the United States. His articles have appeared in The Hermetic Journal, Gnosis, and Fortean Times as well as The Guardian, Country Living, and The Independent on Sunday. He lives in Dorset, UK.

Bibliographic Details

Title: The Secret Tradition of the Soul (Paperback)
Publisher: North Atlantic Books,U.S., Berkeley, CA
Publication Date: 2011
Binding: Paperback
Condition: new