The New Optimism

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Stacpoole, H. De Vere (Henry De Vere), 1863-1951.

Language:

English

Physical Description:

1 online resource : multiple file formats

Place of Publication:

Salt Lake City, UT : Project Gutenberg,

Summary:

"The New Optimism" by H. De Vere Stacpoole is a philosophical treatise written in the early 20th century. This work explores themes of evolution, the nature of existence, and the inherent goodness of the universe through a dialogue between two characters discussing humanity's past and its trajectory moving forward. The book posits that understanding our evolutionary heritage can illuminate the positive potential of life and the universe itself. At the start of the book, the narrator observes the sea while conversing with a companion about the fascination of water, which leads to discussions on evolution, consciousness, and the struggle between benevolence and malevolence in the universe. The narrator explains that life has evolved from a chaotic state into a complex web of relationships, emphasizing a journey from ferocity to kindness. Their dialogue delves into the theme of universal development toward goodness, establishing that the earth and life have a coherent meaning that transcends apparent chaos and suffering. As they examine the transformations from simple forms of life to complex beings like humans, the conversation highlights a belief in a world spirit propelling humanity toward beneficial outcomes, despite setbacks and challenges. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

Credits:

Produced by Roger Frank, Turgut Dincer and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)

Notes:

Reading ease score: 66.4 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.

Release date is 2017-06-03