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Man, God and Immortality: Thoughts on Human Progress

Man, God and Immortality: Thoughts on Human Progress

Frazer, James George

Hardcover

PhilosophyReligion General Anthropology

ISBN10: 1025819861
ISBN13: 9781025819860
Publisher: Tradd Street Press
Published: Feb 14 2026
Pages: 464
Weight: 1.81
Height: 1.00 Width: 6.14 Depth: 9.21
Language: English
Man, God and Immortality (Thoughts on Human Progress) is a profound synthesis of the lifelong research and philosophical insights of Sir James George Frazer, one of the most influential figures in the history of anthropology. This work explores the complex interplay between human consciousness, the development of religious belief, and the universal quest for understanding the afterlife. Drawing upon a vast array of cross-cultural evidence, Frazer examines how primitive superstitions evolved into sophisticated theological systems, tracing the trajectory of human progress from its earliest roots to the modern era.

The book addresses the nature of man, the origin of the concept of God, and the persistent human belief in the immortality of the soul. Frazer's eloquent prose and rigorous comparative method shed light on the shared psychological foundations of humanity, revealing how myths and rituals serve as a bridge between the known and the unknown. As a masterwork of intellectual history, Man, God and Immortality offers a compelling look at the evolution of social institutions and the enduring questions that have shaped the human experience across millennia. It remains an essential read for those interested in the intersections of religion, sociology, and the cultural history of mankind.

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