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Elementary theosophy

by Louis William Rogers

  • First published:
  • 20th century
  • Language: English

"Elementary Theosophy" by L. W. Rogers is a philosophical discourse on the principles of theosophy, written in the early 20th century. The text delves into the profound aspects of existence, exploring themes such as the evolution of the soul, the nature of consciousness, and life after death. It aims to present the concept of theosophy in a way that is accessible to the general reader, stripping away technical jargon to communicate its fundamental truths clearly. The opening of the work sets the stage for a philosophical exploration of the world changes and crises confronting humanity in Rogers' contemporary era, hinting at the transformative potential of theosophy in understanding these shifts. Rogers emphasizes the historical retrieval of ancient truths, aligning them with modern scientific understandings and spiritual insights. He asserts that theosophy offers a synthesis of knowledge that combines scientific reasoning with spiritual wisdom, aiming to provide readers with a framework to comprehend their existence beyond mere materiality. Through his introductory remarks, Rogers establishes an inviting premise for further discussion on themes such as the immanence of God and the continuous evolution of the soul. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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  • Controlled discovery queries from openlibrary and project-gutenberg matched “Theosophy” and “theosophy”. Retained metadata contains “Theosophy” in the title, “Theosophy” in the description, “Theosophy” in the subject metadata, and 1 additional metadata match(es).

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1917Theosophical Book ConcernEnglishPublic

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2009-09-29Project GutenbergEnglishPublic domain (USA)

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