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Figuier, Louis
1819
1894
Figuier, Guillaume-Louis
The Day After Death; Or, Our Future Life According to Science (New Edition)
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"The Day After Death; Or, Our Future Life According to Science" translated from the French of Louis Figuier is a philosophical treatise likely written in the late 19th century. This work explores the concept of life after death through the lens of scientific inquiry, positing a detailed system of thought on how the human soul transitions to a superhuman state post-mortem. It addresses profound questions about existence, death, and what lies beyond, appealing to readers interested in the intersection of science and spirituality. The opening of the text introduces the reader to the significant themes surrounding mortality and the future of the human soul. It poses existential questions about the fate of the soul after death, contrasting ideas of materialism with a belief in the immortality of the soul. The author reflects on personal grief and universal human concerns, laying the foundational principles of his philosophy which interlinks life, death, and the potential for a higher existence. Early chapters introduce a belief in a "triple alliance" of body, soul, and life while asserting the soul's indestructibility and discussing its journey beyond physical existence, setting the stage for a comprehensive exploration of spiritual evolution. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Reading ease score: 55.4 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Cosmology
Future life
Transmigration
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Category: Philosophy & Ethics
Category: Religion/Spirituality
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