The Conception of Immortality

The Conception of Immortality is a philosophical work written by Josiah Royce. The book explores the concept of immortality and its various interpretations throughout history, including religious, philosophical, and scientific perspectives. Royce delves into the implications of immortality on human life, morality, and the nature of existence. He also examines the different ways in which immortality has been imagined and represented in literature and art. The book is a thoughtful and rigorous analysis of a timeless and complex concept that has fascinated humans for centuries. It is a must-read for anyone interested in philosophy, religion, or the human condition.1904. Josiah Royce was born in California where he began his teaching career. From 1882 he taught philosophy at Harvard where William James was an early influence. After the latter's death, Royce became the leading American philosopher of his day, always applying his thought to concrete moral issues and drawing upon an exceptional understanding of music, literature and history. In Conception of Immortality is Royce's explanation of the mystery of life and the nature of man.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.