Das Büchlein vom Leben nach dem Tode by Gustav Theodor Fechner

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Author Fechner, Gustav Theodor, 1801-1887
Title Das Büchlein vom Leben nach dem Tode
Note Reading ease score: 56.3 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary "Das Büchlein vom Leben nach dem Tode" by Gustav Theodor Fechner is a philosophical exploration written in the early 19th century. The work delves into the nature of human existence, the concept of life after death, and the relationship between the physical and the spiritual realms. Fechner proposes a nuanced understanding of life as a multi-dimensional journey, transitioning through different stages from birth to an eternal existence. The opening of the work presents Fechner's idea that human life can be conceptualized as consisting of three stages. The first stage represents a state of ignorance and isolation, the second is characterized by social interaction and the limitations of physical existence, while the third stage signifies a higher state of awareness and connection with the divine. He likens the experience of death to a birth into this new, expansive existence, emphasizing the continuity of the soul's development. Fechner argues for a philosophy that harmonizes belief in a spiritual reality with empirical observations, suggesting that our actions in this life shape our experiences in the hereafter. This establishes a profound framework for understanding the journey of the human soul beyond death, positioning the reader to contemplate the deeper implications of existence and the nature of consciousness. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Language German
LoC Class BT: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity: Doctrinal theology, God, Christology
Subject Immortality
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EBook-No. 44575
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Most Recently Updated Apr 4, 2023
Copyright Status Public domain in the USA.
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