Accepting the Universe Essays in Naturalism

""Accepting the Universe: Essays in Naturalism"" is a collection of essays written by John Burroughs, exploring the concept of naturalism and its implications for our understanding of the universe. The essays cover a range of topics, including the relationship between science and religion, the nature of consciousness, and the role of humans in the natural world. Burroughs argues that a naturalistic worldview offers a more accurate and satisfying understanding of the universe than traditional religious or metaphysical views. He also explores the ethical implications of naturalism, arguing that it can provide a basis for a more compassionate and sustainable approach to human life. Overall, ""Accepting the Universe"" offers a thought-provoking and insightful exploration of one of the most fundamental questions of human existence.1920. From the Preface: A wheel may have many spokes, but can have but one hub. So I may say of this volume of mine that there are many these and chapter-headings, but there is but one central thought into which they all converge, and that is that the universe is good, and that it is our rare good fortune to form a part of it. As this collection of essays does not aim to be a systematic treatise on any one theme, but rather a series of sallies, excursions, into the world of semi-philosophical speculation, there is inevitably much repetition; there may even be some contradiction. But I have concluded to let them stand, as I find myself an interested spectator of the workings of my own mind when, in following different roads, it arrives at the same truth. As all roads lead to Rome, so in the realm in which my mind works in this volume, all roads lead to the conclusion that this is the best possible world, and these people in it are the best possible people. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.