
audiobook
by Sydney T. (Sydney Turner) Klein
E-text prepared by David Clarke, Diane Monico,
SECOND IMPRESSION - LONDON - WILLIAM RIDER & SON, LIMITED - CATHEDRAL HOUSE, PATERNOSTER ROW, E.C. - 1917
In this thoughtful meditation the author weaves together the quiet courage of a hospice‑like sanctuary with a sweeping inquiry into the nature of reality. By recounting conversations with a compassionate caretaker who comforts those on the edge of death, the text invites listeners to reconsider ordinary worries through a broader, almost cosmic lens. The author’s gentle, conversational style makes complex ideas about time, space and the infinite feel surprisingly accessible.
The work also surveys the great philosophical traditions that have grappled with the same questions, offering a fresh perspective that challenges both academic and theological assumptions. Rather than presenting rigid doctrine, it encourages a personal intuition that sees the limits of our senses as doors to a deeper understanding. Listeners will find a calm yet provocative guide that balances scientific curiosity with a heartfelt quest for meaning.
Language
en
Duration
~4 hours (245K characters)
Publisher of text edition
Project Gutenberg
Release date
2008-06-29
Rights
Public domain in the USA.
Subjects
1853–1934
A curious Edwardian writer who explored the meeting point of science, philosophy, and spiritual thought. Best known for Science and the Infinite, he brought a reflective, wide-ranging mind to some of life’s biggest questions.
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