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Animism Or Thought Currents of Primitive Peoples
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Animism: Or, Thought Currents of Primitive Peoples is a thoughtful study by George William Gilmore that examines the concept of animism—the belief that spirits or supernatural forces inhabit natural objects, animals, plants, and elements of the physical world. Drawing upon early anthropological and religious scholarship, Gilmore explores how these beliefs shaped the customs, rituals, and worldviews of various traditional societies.The book traces the development of animistic thought across different cultures, discussing its influence on mythology, folklore, ancestor worship, and the origins of religious practices. Gilmore analyzes the ways in which early communities sought to understand the natural world and humanity's relationship with unseen spiritual forces, offering readers insight into the evolution of religious ideas.
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- Titlepage
- Contents
- Preface
- 1. The Animistic Stage Of Culture, The Case Stated
- 2. The Discovery Of The Soul
- 3. The Soul's Nature
- 4. The External Or Separable Soul
- 5. Parity Of Being
- 6. Belief In "Free Spirits"
- 7. "Free Spirits"--Their Constitution And Activities
- 8. Logical Consequences Of Parity Of Being
- 9. Death Not Always Regarded As Inevitable
- 10. The Continued Existence Of The Soul
- 11. Modifications Of The Idea Of Continuance
- 12. Condition Of The Discarnate Soul
- 13. The Home Of The Soul
- 14. Descensus Averni
- 15. Worship
- 16. Residua Of Animism
- 17. Literature To Which Reference Is Made In This Volume
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