A Complete Guide to the Soul

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The guide that explores the nature of our souls- who we are and our place within the world Who am I What's my life's purpose Where am I going when I die These questions lie at the heart of all our lives, yet clear answers seem hard to come by. A Complete Guide to the Soul explains that answers can in fact be found in a secret history that runs like quicksilver through Western culture, from philosophy and alchemy, to poetry and modern psychology. This hidden tradition places our soul at the centre of the universe and shows us how to recover a sense of meaning that so many of us have lost today. In this important book, Patrick Harpur explores the nature of our soul, as well as its destiny. He unpacks the myths that surround it and shows how it may actually be the very fabric of reality. And he explains that, not until we have a clear understanding of this invisible part of ourselves, can we discover the answers to many of our questions about existence and human nature. Ultimately, this knowledge could help us find our true place within the world in which we live.

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Patrick Harpur read English at St Catharine's College, Cambridge. The author of a number of previous books, he teaches philosophy and writes articles for publications including the Guardian, the Independent on Sunday and Country Living. He lives in Dorset, UK.