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100 1 _aStacpoole, H. De Vere
_q(Henry De Vere),
_d1863-1951
245 1 4 _aThe New Optimism
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2017
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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500 _aRelease date is 2017-06-03
508 _aProduced by Roger Frank, Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"The New Optimism" by H. De Vere Stacpoole is a philosophical treatise written in the early 20th century. This work explores themes of evolution, the nature of existence, and the inherent goodness of the universe through a dialogue between two characters discussing humanity's past and its trajectory moving forward. The book posits that understanding our evolutionary heritage can illuminate the positive potential of life and the universe itself. At the start of the book, the narrator observes the sea while conversing with a companion about the fascination of water, which leads to discussions on evolution, consciousness, and the struggle between benevolence and malevolence in the universe. The narrator explains that life has evolved from a chaotic state into a complex web of relationships, emphasizing a journey from ferocity to kindness. Their dialogue delves into the theme of universal development toward goodness, establishing that the earth and life have a coherent meaning that transcends apparent chaos and suffering. As they examine the transformations from simple forms of life to complex beings like humans, the conversation highlights a belief in a world spirit propelling humanity toward beneficial outcomes, despite setbacks and challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aSocial problems
653 _aEvolution
653 _aFaith
653 _aStacpoole, H. De Vere (Henry De Vere), 1863-1951 -- Philosophy
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/54840
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