Materialism vs. Idealism

Materialism vs. Idealism is a philosophical treatise written by William Kingsland that explores the fundamental differences between two opposing worldviews: materialism and idealism. The book is divided into two parts, with the first part examining the materialist perspective and the second part exploring the idealist perspective.In the first part, Kingsland argues that materialism is a flawed worldview that reduces everything to physical matter and ignores the spiritual dimension of reality. He critiques the materialist belief that consciousness is merely a byproduct of brain activity and argues that this perspective fails to account for the subjective experience of consciousness.In the second part, Kingsland presents the idealist perspective, which asserts that consciousness is the fundamental basis of reality and that the physical world is a manifestation of consciousness. He argues that this perspective provides a more comprehensive understanding of reality and allows for the possibility of spiritual growth and evolution.Throughout the book, Kingsland draws on a wide range of philosophical and spiritual traditions, including Buddhism, Hinduism, and Theosophy, to support his arguments. He also explores the implications of these worldviews for topics such as morality, free will, and the nature of reality.Overall, Materialism vs. Idealism is a thought-provoking exploration of two fundamental worldviews and their implications for our understanding of ourselves and the world around us.THIS 24 PAGE ARTICLE WAS EXTRACTED FROM THE BOOK: Scientific Idealism: or Matter and Force and Their Relation to Life and Consciousness, by William Kingsland. To purchase the entire book, please order ISBN 0766102963.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.