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Cosmic Consciousness (A Study in Evolution of the Human Mind), by Richard Maurice Bucke was originally published in 1901. The work attempts to be a scientific-theosophical study of illuminated individuals, whom he deems to be examples of 'cosmic consciousness'. There are many... Read Full Overview

This classic study in the evolution of the human mind is a pioneering work as valuable today as when it was first published in 1901. At that time, it was enthusiastically acclaimed by both William James and P. D. Ouspensky. It has long been accepted as a landmark in the field... Read Full Overview

Cosmic Consciousness, a Study in the Evolution of the Human Mind is a fascinating book for transcendence.

In Cosmic Consciousness, R. M. Bucke identifies and explores three forms, or degrees, of consciousness:

* Simple consciousness, possessed by both animals and mankind.
* Self-consciousness, possessed by humankind, encompassing thought, reason, and imagination.
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There is an ages-old unexplained mystery of genius and enlightenment. Many people talk of "seeing the light" as a temporary, intense affair where all the world's knowledge and understanding is unveiled to an individual in a brief moment outside of time. Bucke himself experienced... Read Full Overview

This work is the magnum opus of Bucke's career, a project that he researched and wrote over many years. In it, Bucke described his own experience, that of contemporaries (most notably Whitman, but also unknown figures like "C.P."), and the experiences and outlook of historical... Read Full Overview

This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it.

This work is in the public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely... Read Full Overview

This work is the magnum opus of Bucke's career, a project that he researched and wrote over many years. In it, Bucke described his own experience, that of contemporaries (most notably Whitman, but also unknown figures like "C.P."), and the experiences and outlook of historical... Read Full Overview