Pantheism Its Story and Significance

by J. Allanson Picton

Pantheism Its Story and Significance by J. Allanson Picton

Genres: Philosophy, Religion

50 pages, Paperback

First published February 1, 2004

About the author

James Allanson Picton

Reviews

[Ryan McKenzie · Rating 4 out of 5]

My interest in pantheism, a doctrine that identifies God with the laws of nature and the universe, stems from reading Einstein, whose beliefs were shaped through reading Spinoza. Pantheism provides some sense of transcendent spirituality for those with no belief in a personal God, or Gods.

Published in 1905, Sir James Allanson Picton provides a history and review of pantheistic beliefs. Picton worked as a minister, but his beliefs and opinions seemed to have put him add odds with the church; he was clearly not a dogmatic religious thinker. Picton writes with clarity and simplicity reminiscent of Bertrand Russell, who has reviewed him favourably. The book is well worth reading for some historical perspective.

[Qasim Zafar · Rating 1 out of 5]

This book is a summary level description of the ebb and flow of the various permutations of pantheistic(type) ideologies. It is a succinct and very poorly put together. Personally, I found the Wikipedia article more helpful.

[Mice Den]

Hmm... I expected this book to be an introduction into pantheism, but it was way too technical and directed at those already familiar with the history and the concept. Perhaps I will re-read it once I familiarize myself with the concept more.

[Andy Febrico Bintoro · Rating 3 out of 5]

A quick read on pantheism, a belief that all is god. Of course this need to be explained because there are many variations in every ages. This book try to explained this belief and its evolution.

[Clinton Iyizoba · Rating 4 out of 5]

Best pantheist history book

[Barbara · Rating 2 out of 5]

Interesting discussion of Pantheism. It was like reading an evangelical tract. I found the author's perspective on this philosophy to be informative, even though it was heavily one-sided, but that's what I expect from a Pantheism apologist. I learned some new ideas and felt like the book helped me to broaden my understanding.

[Jainie Norville · Rating 4 out of 5]

I find that this book helped my understanding of pantheism. It is really short, 63 pages long. I was hoping for something a little deeper but I have yet to find one. It does have a great cover!!

[Seth · Rating 3 out of 5]

A good companion to Spinoza's work.