From Existence To Life The Science Of Self Consciousness

There has been a growing feeling in my mind that "Health" is too small a title with which to introduce a book that sets forth the noblest science that can possibly be formulated. Although health is one of the most desirable conditions in personal life, and one of the most essential, yet it is but one of the ways of Life that are set forth in the book. It appears to me that, "From Existence to Life; the Science of Self-Consciousness" exactly covers the whole field of that which is herein formulated. It is a science for all-round use, health being but one of the many modes of the Principle of All-Knowledge; and, so far as man is concerned, the science of self-consciousness, formulated correctly, and made use of intelligently, should satisfy the mind and comfort the heart in all the emergencies of self-conscious life, enabling a man to "hold on his way and grow stronger and stronger."

Excerpt from From Existence to Life: The Science of Self-Consciousness It appears to me that, From Existence to Life; the Science of self-consciousness ex actly covers the whole field of that which is herein formulated. It is a science for all-round use, health being but one of the many modes of the Principle of all-knowledge; and, so far as man is concerned, the science of self-conscious ness, formulated correctly, and made use of in telligently, should satisfy the mind and comfort the heart in all the emergencies of self-con scious life, enabling a man to hold on his way and grow stronger and stronger. About the Publisher Forgotten Books publishes hundreds of thousands of rare and classic books. Find more at www.forgottenbooks.com This book is a reproduction of an important historical work. Forgotten Books uses state-of-the-art technology to digitally reconstruct the work, preserving the original format whilst repairing imperfections present in the aged copy. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in our edition. We do, however, repair the vast majority of imperfections successfully; any imperfections that remain are intentionally left to preserve the state of such historical works.

“Who am I?” “From whence am I?” These perennial questions have plagued mystics, philosophers, theologists and scientists since time immemorial. Mankind is still grappling with the mystery of the self and consciousness. And many have given up and declared, “One cannot know!” This book unravels the mystery of the self and consciousness, and elucidates it in a comprehensive fashion supported by scientific research. An explanation is provided about the state of enlightenment, which mystics have attempted to expound in the absence of modern empirical knowledge. Upon the discovery of one’s real nature, the pressure of living ceases to exist and the conflict within subsides. Disturbing questions regarding love and relationships, behaviour and morality, and the search for enlightenment are investigated and resolved in such a manner to remove the burden they impose. This publication does not propose to change you, rather it questions the concept of self. Who is this ‘you’? It highlights that the focus should be elsewhere and offers a new perspective.

Why does the universe exist and what are you supposed to do in it? This question has been addressed by religions since time immemorial, but popular answers often fail to account for obvious aspects of reality. Indeed, if God knows everything, why do we need to learn through pain and suffering? If God is omnipotent, why are we needed to do good? If the universe is fundamentally good, why are wars, crime, and injustice all around us? In modern society, orthodox science takes the rational high-ground and tackles these contradictions by denying the very need for, and the existence of, meaning. Indeed, many of us implicitly accept the notion that rationality somehow contradicts spirituality. That is a modern human tragedy, not only for its insidiousness, but for the fact that it is simply not true. In this book, the author constructs a coherent and logical argument for the meaning of existence, informed by science itself. A framework is laid out wherein all aspects of human existence have a logical, coh

It is a question that may seem, at once, simple yet profoundly complicated: What is consciousness? And from where in the body, or mind, does it arise? In his work, esteemed Harvard scholar Simeon Locke, M.D. brings us the debate over substance and source in consciousness, and offers what he sees as the resolution to this debate, with accessible text explaining the neurologist's thinking on how to define, measure and explain consciousness, from a variety of field's perspectives. Efforts to understand consciousness - perhaps the supreme manifestation of self-consciousness - continue. Books are written. Predictions are made. Physicists, psychologists, biologists, and philosophers participate. The brain is studied, but an understanding of consciousness eludes us, explains Locke. Still, the quest continues. We are not looking in the wrong place, for surely consciousness is a function of the nervous system. But we may be looking for the wrong thing, Locke adds. Quest implies we are looking for something, and consciousness is not a something. It is a process, or so-called distributed function of the brain. In this work, Locke explains how the nervous system plays a primary role in consciousness. Although scholars and scientists have debated the source of consciousness for more than a century, advances in brain science have brought the question to the forefront now, launching events from the Toward a Science of Consciousness convention in 2006, to the 11th Annual Association for the Scientific Study of Consciousness convention in 2007. Across the nation, scholars and students are working to determine answers about consciousness, at sites from California's John F. Kennedy University degree program in Consciousness and Transformative Studies, to Vermont's Goddard College degree program in Consciousness Studies. And in this work, a patriarch in the field of Neurology explains his science and its vital role in consciousness, and how it makes us human.

A long history of inquiry about human nature and the self stretches from the ancient tradition of Socratic self-knowledge in the context of ethical life to contemporary discussions of brain function in cognitive science. It begins with a conflict among the ancients. On one view, which comes to be represented most clearly by Aristotle, the issue is settled in terms of a composite and very complex human nature. Who I am is closely tied to my embodied existence. The other view, found as early as the Pythagoreans, and developed in the writings of Plato, Augustine and Descartes, held that genuine humanness is not the result of an integration of 'lower' functions, but a purification of those functions in favour of a liberating spirituality. The animal elements are excluded from the human essence. The modern debate on the problem of the self, although owing much to the insights of Locke and Hume, can still be situated within the context of the two schools of ancient thought, and this has led many to despair over the lack of apparent progress in this problem. Today, of course, we often tend to look to science rather than philosophy to develop our understanding of a wide range of fundamental issues. To what extent is the problem of the self a scientific issue? Can insights from the study of neuropsychology and cognitive development in infancy provide a new perspective? Can the study of schizophrenia and dissociative identity disorders tell us anything about the nature of human self-consciousness? Many would answer yes to the above questions, but then is it not also the case that the study of exceptional 'self-actualised' human experience is equally relevant? And can the phenomenological tradition, dedicated to the systematic study of human experience, and contemporary analytic approaches in philosophy help us out of some of the impasses that have bedevilled the empiricist tradition? MODELS OF THE SELF includes all these perspectives in an attempt to cast light on one of the most intractable problems in science and the humanities.

In this book, we will answer the most profound questions of our existence. We can indeed answer the Great Mysteries which have intrigued man since the beginning of time. We can explain Consciousness and Soul, as very physical reality. We can indeed show what these are, as a type of physical science. We also ask questions such as what does it really mean to be Alive? And how should we best live this existence on earth? We will also show what exists beyond our visible reality. We now have the true answers. In this book, we provide the best of all wisdom regarding the Profound Mysteries of the Universe. Some of the topics explored in this book include the following: 1. Physical Structures of the Soul and Consciousness 2. Creation and Transformation of the Soul 3. Physical Science of Consciousness 4. Self-Awareness and Perception as Physical Science 5. Intelligence and Emotions as Physical Processes 6. Fundamental Categories of Being Alive 7. Purpose of Life: Universal and Personal 8. Your Inner Light 9. Mastering Your Existence 10. The Spiritual Realms and Greater Universe 11. The Hidden Beings Living Among Us 12. Future of Humanity: Our True Destiny The Three Layers of the Book Notice that his book has three layers of goals. These three goals are: 1. Intellectual Curiosity 2. Mastering Your Existence 3. Transforming Our World. Intellectual Curiosity We begin our approach to the Soul and Consciousness as satisfying our Intellectual Curiosity. What is the Soul? What is Consciousness? How do these actually operate, in the physical reality? These are your questions, and we provide the answers. We also explain the truths of the unseen realities, all of those physical realities beyond our traditional senses. These truths allow us to truly understand the Greater Reality. Mastering Your Existence When we fully understand all the details of the Soul and the Consciousness Energies, we can then Master Our Existence. This becomes a very practical application of our understanding. Therefore, we can take all of our deep understanding, and apply this directly to our own journey. We are taking our knowledge beyond mere intellectual curiosity, and using it for very practical applications. We are using this knowledge to become Masters of Ourselves. Knowing Your Purpose and Mastering Your Mind This book will also guide you to the Purpose of Life. We explain the Universal Purpose, which applies to all humans. We then show how to discover your own Specific Purpose. We will further discuss how we should operate here on earth. This includes the practical methods for claiming the Inner Light, and developing our Soul Powers. These are just a few examples. Throughout the book we provide practical applications of this knowledge. We can then combine this knowledge to fully Master our Existence. Transforming our World: Begins with This Book The ultimate goal of the book, and indeed the entire book series, is to bring humanity to a New Level of Existence. This is our destiny. Transforming our world to the new era must begin with the deep understanding of Soul, Consciousness, and the Hidden Realities. We must understand all of these details as the foundation for all other actions. Of course, there are many practical steps to take; yet we must first understand the metaphysical realities, to enact all other practical transformations. The entire series of books will describe these topics in extensive detail. It is in this first book, that we provide the summaries of all concepts, and the answers to your questions. The first book in the series is a Grand Summary. Thus: this book is the abridged version of the series. It is the collection of the best wisdom.