Man In Search Of Himself
Condition: SECONDHAND
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Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good , price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Silver fish damage to jacket spine.
A profound work of philosophical and scientific inquiry, Man in Search of Himself by Jean E. Charon presents a sweeping investigation into the nature of human consciousness, identity, and the deeper meaning of existence. Drawing on his background as a theoretical physicist, Charon argues that the inner life of humanity cannot be fully understood through materialist science alone, and he bridges the worlds of physics, philosophy, and spirituality to construct a bold, unified vision of what it means to be human. The work chronicles humanity's restless quest for self-understanding, weaving together insights from modern science and ancient wisdom to illuminate the relationship between matter, mind, and spirit. Written with intellectual rigor yet an accessible warmth, it challenges readers to reconsider the boundaries of the self and the cosmos. This ambitious synthesis stands as a testament to Charon's conviction that science and the search for inner truth are not opposing forces, but complementary paths toward a fuller understanding of human existence.
Author: Jean E. Charon
Format: Hardback
Published: 1967, George Allen & Unwin Ltd
Genre: Philosophy
Condition remarks:
Book: Good
Jacket: Wear and tear
Pages: Good , price clipped
Markings: No markings
Condition remarks: Silver fish damage to jacket spine.
A profound work of philosophical and scientific inquiry, Man in Search of Himself by Jean E. Charon presents a sweeping investigation into the nature of human consciousness, identity, and the deeper meaning of existence. Drawing on his background as a theoretical physicist, Charon argues that the inner life of humanity cannot be fully understood through materialist science alone, and he bridges the worlds of physics, philosophy, and spirituality to construct a bold, unified vision of what it means to be human. The work chronicles humanity's restless quest for self-understanding, weaving together insights from modern science and ancient wisdom to illuminate the relationship between matter, mind, and spirit. Written with intellectual rigor yet an accessible warmth, it challenges readers to reconsider the boundaries of the self and the cosmos. This ambitious synthesis stands as a testament to Charon's conviction that science and the search for inner truth are not opposing forces, but complementary paths toward a fuller understanding of human existence.