Cosmic Evolution

Cosmic Evolution: Outlines of Cosmic Idealism is a philosophical treatise written by John Elof Boodin that explores the concept of cosmic evolution. Boodin argues that the universe is not a chaotic and meaningless collection of matter, but rather a purposeful and ordered system that is constantly evolving towards a higher state of consciousness. He proposes that the universe is a living organism that is driven by a cosmic ideal, and that this ideal is the source of all life and consciousness.Boodin's book is divided into three parts. The first part provides an overview of cosmic evolution and the philosophical implications of this concept. The second part delves deeper into the nature of cosmic idealism, exploring the relationship between mind and matter, the role of consciousness in the universe, and the concept of cosmic purpose. The final part of the book examines the practical implications of cosmic idealism, including its potential impact on ethics, religion, and social organization.Overall, Cosmic Evolution: Outlines of Cosmic Idealism is a thought-provoking and challenging work that offers a unique perspective on the nature of the universe and our place within it. It is a must-read for anyone interested in philosophy, science, or spirituality.1925. Boodin, philosopher and academic, wrote a series of works (including this volume) which carried to successful completion the construction of a theory of the nature of man and the world-a theory oriented upon twentieth-century science, empirical rather than wishfully speculative in determining the facts, but emphasizing those dimensions of things and the wholeness of things which our age of specialization has neglected or ignored. These works include Time and Reality; Truth and Reality; A Realistic Universe; Cosmic Evolution; God and Creation, in two volumes: Three Interpretations of the Universe and God; The Social Mind; and The Religion of Tomorrow. The chief significance of these works and of articles too numerous to mention is Boodin's sustained and masterful effort to preserve the long tradition of philosophical idealism from Plato to Royce, within the framework and the materials of our contemporary science.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.