Spiritual universe

Author: (American) Wolf
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Publish Date: 2005-09-01
Features: Why do we believe in the soul? Does the soul really exist? If it does, what is it? How is it different from the self? Is it part of the material world? Does it exist after death? In The Universe of the Spirit, the author connects modern quantum physics concepts with ancient religious and philosophical questions, inviting readers on a journey through Eastern and Western thought. The author explores various ideas and differing views on the soul throughout history, including the thoughts of Plato, Aristotle, and St. Thomas, the ancient Egyptians' belief in the nine bodies of the soul, the Jewish mystical philosophy's idea of the soul secretly bringing spiritual order into the chaotic universe of matter and energy, and the Buddhist perspective on "no soul." Finally, the author takes a stand in defense of the soul, refuting the materialist claims of modern critics. Wolf's The Universe of the Spirit is one of the most important books of the past decade, laying the foundation for understanding multidisciplinary fields such as science, religion, and psychology. — Review of Mind Science
Entering Wolf's Universe of the Spirit is like stepping into a laboratory aboard a spaceship, encountering a person who is both a philosopher and a scientist. Its progression is astonishing, its questions exciting, and its conclusions mysterious. If you enjoy scientific reasoning, you will certainly enjoy this delightful journey. If you, like me, know little about science but are romantic and poetic, this book will open your mind. — Tom Moore
Wolf is a rare pioneer. He discovered the infinite charm of a new quantum model built upon consciousness. In this book, he focuses on the soul and the question of existence after death. The Universe of the Spirit is both fascinating and thought-provoking, and I highly recommend it. — Amit Goswami, Professor of Physics
Wolf has created an excellent new physics of the soul, updating the theories of spiritual seers from around the world and guiding us into a new millennium of faith, courage, and wisdom! — Dr. Ernest Lawrence Rossi
Since I began writing this book, it has been nearly three years. As everyone knows, three years can bring about great changes, and the past three years have indeed been extraordinary. Most of The Universe of the Spirit retains the essence of the hardcover edition from 1996, but I have decided to completely revise all illustrations and add many new ones. Readers who have already read the original version will greatly appreciate these new illustrations in the revised edition. I believe these new illustrations better convey the profound concepts than the old ones in the hardcover edition. Most chapters remain the same, but I have cut some content, especially the highly abstract and difficult-to-grasp parts of Chapters 7 and 12. Additionally, I have made minor revisions throughout the book to make it clearer and more accessible. The new subtitles reveal that the main change is in the emphasis. I no longer view this book as a "proof-based" work. I realize that attempting to use quantum physics to prove the existence of any spiritual or material substance is, at best, problematic and, at worst, unacceptable. Many readers of the hardcover edition found this idea great. One reader pointed out that many concepts in the book resonate with Hegel's views in Logic and Phenomenology of Spirit. Another reader appreciated the description of the physicists' research work and the chapters that compare quantum physics with Buddhist beliefs. Many readers praised my courage in taking on the burden of "daring to scientifically test the soul." However, others scoffed at the idea of "proof" and, as a result, could not appreciate the book properly. Therefore, I argue: this book is not about proving anything; it is simply a model describing one aspect of the spiritual realm in human fragile existence—that is, how consciousness overlaps with matter. How should this book be read? I suggest readers approach it with an open mind. One important point to remember is that science and spirituality, like different cultures at the two ends of the Earth, always face difficulties in communication. The word "proof" has different meanings for scientists and non-scientists. The main benefit of science is that it helps humanity solve problems. What we should have realized long ago is that the solutions provided by science and spirituality are, in essence, the same.