ABSTRACT

Life is a constant search for meaning, and reflective minds need to find deeper and more comprehensive meaning than that normally proffered by the orthodox teaching of any creedal religion.

When this book was initially published in 1964, religion had begun to recognize the importance of psychology and psychology had considered a spiritual principle in man.

Miss Isherwood’s purpose in writing this book is to relate science and religion more closely. Her theme is that the evolution of consciousness from protozoa provides a link which not only gives grounds for faith in life and an inspiration for carrying development forward, but which reveals that, as we continuously work at deepening our insight into the realms of spirit, the life process appears to us as steadily more meaningful. Her engaging writing style makes this a fascinating glimpse at a philosophy of religion starting to engage with science.

chapter 1|15 pages

The Pathway to Meaning

part 1|56 pages

The Evolution of Consciousness

chapter 2|8 pages

Self-Ignorance

chapter 3|9 pages

Self-Knowledge Through Self-Observation

chapter 4|7 pages

The True Self

chapter 5|9 pages

Cosmic Consciousness

chapter 6|13 pages

Symbolism in Religious Thinking

chapter 7|9 pages

Paranormal Consciousness

part 2|21 pages

The Evolution of Life

chapter 8|6 pages

Cosmogenesis

chapter 9|11 pages

Biogenesis and Noogenesis

chapter 10|4 pages

The Challenge of Life