The Book of Life by Upton Sinclair
"The Book of Life" by Upton Sinclair is a philosophical treatise written in the early 20th century. This work encompasses multiple volumes, addressing the themes of mind, body, love, and society, aiming to provide insights that guide everyday human existence. Sinclair reflects on the fundamental questions of life, exploring morality, reason, personal happiness, and health, with the intent of offering practical knowledge derived from both personal experience and the advancement of humanthought. The opening of "The Book of Life" establishes the author's intent to distill the lessons learned from a lifetime of experiences and observations. Sinclair discusses the myriad questions people face about life and happiness, emphasizing that many essential truths are left unaddressed by traditional institutions like schools and churches. He acknowledges the confusion and ignorance people grapple with regarding their existence and provides a framework for understanding life, positing that knowledge and reason are critical for happiness. Sinclair sets the stage for an exploration of the nature of life and the pursuit of meaning, urging readers to engage thoughtfully with their beliefs and choices. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Sinclair, Upton, 1878-1968 |
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| Title | The Book of Life |
| Note | Reading ease score: 59.6 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read. |
| Contents | Volume One: Mind and Body -- Volume Two: Love and Society |
| Credits | Produced by Chuck Greif and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images available at The Internet Archive) |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BD: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Speculative Philosophy, General Philosophical works |
| Subject | Hygiene |
| Subject | Love |
| Subject | Life |
| Category | Text |
| EBook-No. | 38117 |
| Release Date | Nov 23, 2011 |
| Most Recently Updated | Jun 1, 2020 |
| Copyright Status | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 340 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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