Immortality in Post-Kantian Idealism: The Ingersoll Lecture 1925

By Edgar Sheffield Brightman

Book Overview

Immortality In Post-Kantian Idealism: The Ingersoll Lecture 1925 is a philosophical treatise written by Edgar Sheffield Brightman. The book explores the concept of immortality in post-Kantian idealism, a philosophical movement that emerged in the 19th century and is characterized by the belief that reality is fundamentally mental or spiritual in nature.Brightman begins by examining the various arguments for and against the existence of an afterlife, including those put forth by philosophers such as Immanuel Kant and Arthur Schopenhauer. He then delves into the works of post-Kantian idealists such as Georg Wilhelm Friedrich Hegel and Friedrich Wilhelm Joseph Schelling, who developed a nuanced understanding of the nature of the soul and its relationship to the divine.Throughout the book, Brightman argues that the concept of immortality is not only compatible with post-Kantian idealism, but is in fact an integral part of it. He draws upon a variety of sources, including religious texts, literature, and personal experience, to make his case for the existence of an afterlife.The book is considered a seminal work in the field of philosophy of religion, and continues to be widely read and studied today. It is recommended for anyone interested in exploring the intersection of philosophy, spirituality, and the afterlife.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1425489354
• ISBN13: 9781425489359
• Release Date: May 2006
• Publisher: Kessinger Publishing
• Length: 80 Pages
• Weight: 0.28 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.2" x 6.0" x 9.0"