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The Caretakers of the Cosmos: Living Responsibly in an Unfinished World
Gary Lachman
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Description for The Caretakers of the Cosmos: Living Responsibly in an Unfinished World
Paperback. Drawing on esoteric, spritual and philosophical thought, this book considers the all-important question -- why are we here? -- and offers a counter-argument to the current nihilsm prevalent in our world. Num Pages: 304 pages. BIC Classification: HPK; PDA. Category: (G) General (US: Trade). Dimension: 233 x 161 x 20. Weight in Grams: 400.
Why are we here? Human beings have asked themselves this question for centuries. Modern science largely argues that human beings are chance products of a purposeless universe, but other traditions believe humanity has an essential role and responsibility in creation.
Lachman brings together many strands of esoteric, spiritual and philosophical thought to form a counter-argument to the nihilism that permeates the twenty-first century. Offering a radical alternative to postmodern apathy, he argues that we humans are the caretakers of the universe, entrusted with a daunting task: that of healing and repairing creation itself.
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Product Details
Publisher
Floris Books
Number of pages
304
Format
Paperback
Publication date
2013
Condition
New
Weight
409g
Number of Pages
256
Place of Publication
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
ISBN
9781782500025
SKU
V9781782500025
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About Gary Lachman
Gary Lachman is the author of several books about the links between consciousness, culture, and the western esoteric tradition, including Rudolf Steiner: An Introduction to His Life and Work; Jung the Mystic: The Esoteric Dimensions of Carl Jungs Life and Teachings; The Quest for Hermes Trismegistus (Floris Books, 2011); and A Secret History of Consciousness. He is a regular contributor ... Read more
Reviews for The Caretakers of the Cosmos: Living Responsibly in an Unfinished World
'A worthy and important book.'
David Taylor, Psychical Studies: The Journal of the Unitarian Society for Psychical Studies 'This is a cracking book on a cracking subject by a cracking author.'
Lynn Picknett, Magonia Review of Books 'A compelling alternate vision in which the human spirit and the material world are both fully real and fully ... Read more
David Taylor, Psychical Studies: The Journal of the Unitarian Society for Psychical Studies 'This is a cracking book on a cracking subject by a cracking author.'
Lynn Picknett, Magonia Review of Books 'A compelling alternate vision in which the human spirit and the material world are both fully real and fully ... Read more