Metempsychosis (1914)

Metempsychosis is a philosophical and theological treatise written by George Foot Moore and published in 1914. The book explores the concept of metempsychosis, or the transmigration of souls, which is a belief held by many religions and cultures that the soul is reborn into a new body after death.Moore begins by tracing the history of metempsychosis from its origins in ancient India to its influence on Greek philosophy and early Christianity. He then examines the various forms of metempsychosis found in different religions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, Taoism, and Pythagoreanism.Throughout the book, Moore grapples with the philosophical and theological implications of metempsychosis. He considers questions such as the nature of the soul, the role of karma in determining the soul's destiny, and the possibility of achieving liberation from the cycle of rebirth.Ultimately, Moore concludes that while metempsychosis may be a compelling idea, it is ultimately unprovable and unverifiable. He argues that the belief in an afterlife is ultimately a matter of faith, and that the best we can do is to live our lives with integrity and hope for the best in the next life.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.