The Theory Of Celestial Influence: Man, The Universe, And Cosmic Mystery
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Edition: 2nd impr
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing , price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Boards - good; light rubbing on edges. Binding - tight. DJ - within mylar. Pages - yellowed; glue residue on endpapers; clean text.
A sweeping work of esoteric philosophy and cosmology, The Theory of Celestial Influence presents Rodney Collin's ambitious attempt to unify science, mysticism, and the ancient doctrine of correspondences into a single, all-encompassing vision of reality. Drawing heavily on the teachings of G.I. Gurdjieff and P.D. Ouspensky, Collin argues that the cosmos operates as a vast, interconnected organism in which the movements of celestial bodies directly shape human physiology, psychology, and destiny. The work details an intricate system of cosmic scales — from the subatomic to the galactic — illustrating how humanity occupies a precise and meaningful position within the universal hierarchy. Written with the conviction of a true believer rather than a detached academic, the tone is visionary and earnest, blending scientific terminology with metaphysical speculation in a way that is both intellectually stimulating and spiritually provocative. Regarded as one of the most ambitious syntheses in the Fourth Way tradition, it remains a landmark text for students of esoteric thought, sacred cosmology, and the perennial philosophy.
Author: Rodney Collin
Format: Hardback
Published: 1958, Vincent Stuart, London
Genre: Philosophy
Edition: 2nd impr
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Tanning and foxing , price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Boards - good; light rubbing on edges. Binding - tight. DJ - within mylar. Pages - yellowed; glue residue on endpapers; clean text.
A sweeping work of esoteric philosophy and cosmology, The Theory of Celestial Influence presents Rodney Collin's ambitious attempt to unify science, mysticism, and the ancient doctrine of correspondences into a single, all-encompassing vision of reality. Drawing heavily on the teachings of G.I. Gurdjieff and P.D. Ouspensky, Collin argues that the cosmos operates as a vast, interconnected organism in which the movements of celestial bodies directly shape human physiology, psychology, and destiny. The work details an intricate system of cosmic scales — from the subatomic to the galactic — illustrating how humanity occupies a precise and meaningful position within the universal hierarchy. Written with the conviction of a true believer rather than a detached academic, the tone is visionary and earnest, blending scientific terminology with metaphysical speculation in a way that is both intellectually stimulating and spiritually provocative. Regarded as one of the most ambitious syntheses in the Fourth Way tradition, it remains a landmark text for students of esoteric thought, sacred cosmology, and the perennial philosophy.