Ancient Ideals in Modern Life

Ancient Ideals in Modern Life is a book written by Annie Besant that explores the relevance of ancient ideals in modern times. The book discusses various aspects of life such as education, marriage, family, and society, and how these ideals can be applied in the present day. The author draws upon the teachings of ancient philosophers and thinkers such as Plato, Aristotle, and Confucius to provide insights into the meaning and purpose of life. The book also delves into the spiritual and ethical dimensions of life, discussing topics such as karma, reincarnation, and the importance of living a virtuous life. Through this book, Annie Besant encourages readers to reflect on their own lives and to consider how ancient ideals can guide them towards a more fulfilling and meaningful existence.1901. Found in this book are Besant's lectures delivered at the 25th anniversary meeting of the Theosophical Society held at Benares. These lectures are entitled: four Ashramas; temples, priests and worship; caste system; and womanhood.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.