Mysteries. An Investigation into the Occult, the Paranormal and the Supernatural
Alternativa i samopomoć
087441
London etc.
1978
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meki
667
engleski
Cijena: 18,00 EUR
The book (1978) is a comprehensive work by British author and philosopher Colin Wilson. The book serves as a follow-up to his previous best-seller, The Occult (1971), and deepens the exploration of unexplained phenomena through the lens of Wilson's own philosophical theory. Wilson proposes a theory that human consciousness is not a single entity, but rather consists of a hierarchy of selves. He argues that paranormal phenomena, such as precognition or spoon bending (e.g., Uri Geller), are manifestations of our "higher" selves that we can learn to access through willpower for personal transformation. The book covers in detail possession, "demonic hypnosis," astrology, the Kabbalah, and magic. Wilson also explores historical cases of apparitions and poltergeists, linking them to psychological states and energies. The central chapter focuses on the "Great Secret" of the alchemists, which Wilson sees not as a chemical process but as the key to understanding and ascending the "ladder of selves." Wilson continues to develop the concept of "Faculty X"—the ability of the human mind to perceive the realities of other times and places with the same intensity as the present moment, which he sees as a key step in human evolution. The book combines scientific curiosity with personal anecdotes and historical research. Wilson analyzes the work of famous 20th-century researchers such as Carl Jung and Margaret Murray, interspersed with stories of his own experiences with lucid dreaming and divination. The work is often described as a fascinating blend of philosophy and fringe science research. Wilson is recognized for his erudition and ability to make complex topics accessible to laypeople. The book is part of what is called Wilson's "Occult Trilogy," consisting of The Occult (1971), Mysteries (1978), and Beyond the Occult (1988).
