| Author |
King, Basil, 1859-1928 |
| Author of introduction, etc. |
Link, Henry C. (Henry Charles), 1889-1952 |
| Title |
The Conquest of Fear
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| Note |
Reading ease score: 67.3 (8th & 9th grade). Neither easy nor difficult to read.
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| Contents |
Introduction -- Fear and the life-principle -- The life-principle and God -- God and His self-expression -- God's self-expression and the mind of to-day -- The mind of to-day and the world as it is -- The world as it is and the false god of fear -- The false god of fear and the fear of death -- The fear of death and abundance of life.
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| Credits |
Produced by Kevin Handy, Dave Maddock, and the Project
Gutenberg Online Distributed Proofreading Team
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| Summary |
"The Conquest of Fear" by Basil King is a philosophical work written during the early 20th century. The text explores the pervasive nature of fear in human life and offers a spiritual perspective on overcoming it, positing that a deep understanding of God and one's self-expression in the world is essential for conquering fear. It delves into personal experiences and reflections, aiming to provide a philosophy of life that contrasts the contemporary materialistic mindset. The opening of the book introduces the author’s struggle with fear throughout his life, presenting it not as an isolated experience but as a common challenge faced by almost everyone. In the initial chapters, King reflects on the various fears that haunt individuals—from childhood apprehensions to adult anxieties regarding job security, illness, and loss. He warns against relying solely on materialistic solutions for fear, emphasizing the need for a spiritual approach. King begins to outline his journey towards personal growth, revealing how an understanding of the life-principle and a relationship with God can transform fear into a catalyst for strength and progress in life. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Language |
English |
| LoC Class |
BR: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Christianity
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| Subject |
Fear
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| Category |
Text |
| EBook-No. |
9944 |
| Release Date |
Feb 1, 2006 |
| Most Recently Updated |
Dec 27, 2020 |
| Copyright Status |
Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads |
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