The Conquest of Illusion - Paperback

by J. J. Van Der Leeuw (Author)

The Conquest of Illusion is a philosophical treatise by J.J. van der Leeuw, first published in 1928. The book explores the nature of reality and the illusionary nature of the world as we perceive it. Van der Leeuw argues that the human mind is limited by its own perceptions and that we are unable to fully comprehend the true nature of reality. He explores the concept of consciousness and how it shapes our perception of the world around us. The book delves into various philosophical and spiritual traditions, including Hinduism, Buddhism, and Christianity, to examine how these traditions have attempted to overcome the illusions of the world. Van der Leeuw argues that the conquest of illusion is a necessary step in the spiritual evolution of humanity, and that it is only through transcending our limited perceptions that we can truly understand the nature of reality. The Conquest of Illusion is a thought-provoking and insightful work that challenges readers to question their own perceptions and beliefs about the world.1928. Contents: quest of life; from the unreal to the real; intuition and intellect; absolute and the relative; mystery of creation; spirit and matter; phantom of evil; freedom of the will; justice of life; immortality of the soul; in the light of the eternal.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.