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100 1 _aFiske, John,
_d1842-1901
245 1 0 _aLife Everlasting
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2010
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
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_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
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_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2010-12-05
508 _aProduced by Larry B. Harrison, Louise Pattison and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at https://www.pgdp.net
520 _a"Life Everlasting" by John Fiske is a philosophical essay written in the early 20th century. The book explores profound themes related to immortality, the human soul, and the intersection of faith and science, particularly in light of contemporary evolutionary theories. Fiske seeks to understand humanity's belief in an afterlife, examining its origins and cultural significance within the broader context of human development. In this work, Fiske synthesizes his thoughts on evolution and the human experience, arguing that the belief in an immortal soul is a unique aspect of human consciousness that has evolved over time. He articulates a foundation for understanding immortality, emphasizing that while traditional human conceptions of the afterlife may have originated from primitive belief systems, they have been refined through philosophical and scientific inquiry. Fiske posits that consciousness and thought, while intricately tied to the physical brain, may persist beyond physical death, inviting readers to consider the implications of this potential continuity of existence. The essay reflects Fiske's attempt to reconcile scientific understanding with spiritual belief, suggesting that humanity’s quest for meaning transcends mere materialism. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aImmortality
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/34569
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