The New Optimism by H. De Vere Stacpoole
QR code
"The New Optimism" by H. De Vere Stacpoole is a philosophical treatise written in the early 20th century. This work explores themes of evolution, the nature of existence, and the inherent goodness of the universe through a dialogue between two characters discussing humanity's past and its trajectory moving forward. The book posits that understanding our evolutionary heritage can illuminate the positive potential of life and the universe itself. At the start of
the book, the narrator observes the sea while conversing with a companion about the fascination of water, which leads to discussions on evolution, consciousness, and the struggle between benevolence and malevolence in the universe. The narrator explains that life has evolved from a chaotic state into a complex web of relationships, emphasizing a journey from ferocity to kindness. Their dialogue delves into the theme of universal development toward goodness, establishing that the earth and life have a coherent meaning that transcends apparent chaos and suffering. As they examine the transformations from simple forms of life to complex beings like humans, the conversation highlights a belief in a world spirit propelling humanity toward beneficial outcomes, despite setbacks and challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Download for free
For your e-reader or reading app — Kindle, Kobo, Apple Books, Calibre etc.
Kindle → Use Send-to-Kindle
Kobo, Nook etc → Transfer via USB
Phone, tablet or computer → Open in a reading app
Other formats & older devices
There may be more files related to this item.
About this eBook
| Author | Stacpoole, H. De Vere (Henry De Vere), 1863-1951 |
|---|---|
| LoC No. | 14009788 |
| Title | The New Optimism |
| Credits |
Produced by Roger Frank, Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive) |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 66.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | HN: Social sciences: Social history and conditions, Social problems |
| Subject | Social problems |
| Subject | Evolution |
| Subject | Faith |
| Subject | Stacpoole, H. De Vere (Henry De Vere), 1863-1951 -- Philosophy |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 54840 |
| Release Date | Jun 3, 2017 |
| Last Update | Oct 23, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 277 downloads in the last 30 days. |
Project Gutenberg eBooks are always free!