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100	1		_aPowys, John Cowper, _d1872-1963
245	1	4	_aThe Complex Vision
264		1	_aSalt Lake City, UT : _bProject Gutenberg, _c2007
300			_a1 online resource : _bmultiple file formats
336			_atext _btxt _2rdacontent
337			_acomputer _bc _2rdamedia
338			_aonline resource _bcr _2rdacarrier
500			_aRelease date is 2007-06-03
508			_aRuth Hart
520			_a"The Complex Vision" by John Cowper Powys is a philosophical work written in the early 20th century. The text delves into the intricate nature of human consciousness, exploring how individuals perceive reality through a "complex vision" comprising various attributes such as emotion, reason, self-consciousness, and will. Powys engages with themes surrounding the nature of the soul, the interplay of love and malice, and the underlying forces that shape our experiences and understanding of existence. The opening of the book introduces the idea that human understanding relies on a profound instrument of research—our consciousness, which concurrently creates and discovers reality. Powys articulates that through a concentrated effort of personality, individuals can achieve what he terms an "eternal vision," connecting with a deeper understanding of oneself and the universe. This section emphasizes a duality in emotions, specifically contrasting love and malice, illuminating how these forces and the unique perspective of the soul shape one’s interpretation of life. Overall, it sets the stage for a broader philosophical examination of existence and perception that promises to explore the profound connections among all personalities and the universe. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534			_nOriginal publication data not identified
653			_aPhilosophy
653			_aLife
856	4	0	_uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/21668
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