Homo Maximus is a historico-philosophical essay comprising a discussion of the phenomenon of civilisation. Just as man as a species entered the evolutionary scene very recently; so civilisation entered the history of man only 5;000 years ago. The speed at which society has since evolved; from rural villages to high-tech mega-cities; is staggering. The ideals and values of democracy have recently been woven into the social fabric; creating a relativistic world in which modern man simultaneously seeks to overthrow religious beliefs and forge himself a new spiritual identity. A new outlook on life is required in which science and the soul are no longer perceived as mutually exclusive. Homo Maximus suggests that man must assume full responsibility; not only for his own actions; but in a symbolic and existential sense; for all of Creation. Its hypothesis is that neither Man; nor God or the Universe was ever 'created' in any image other than ours. Inversely; it is our task to turn the accident of existence into a meaningful plan. We are the artists; we create the world in our image. Both our freedom and responsibility as human beings ultimately depend on this; not upon any deity. To support this idea; the book explores a number of topics; such as the origins of monotheism and the concept of the soul; aristocracy; language; wine; gates; walls; and mirrors; culminating in an analysis of the age of the masses and its social; spiritual; cultural and psychological implications. Yet what is most important is the human factor; and the fact that no matter where we turn in this world; we are always staring at the image of ourselves. Lars Holger Holm was born in Stockholm; Sweden. Apart from being a prolific writer on a variety of subjects; and with a solid background within cultural media; he is also a performing classical violinist and a translator. A number of his books are available through Arktos; his most recent title available in English being The Owls of Afrasiab; a historical novel on the fall of Constantinople to the Ottoman Turks in 1453.
#391592 in Books Bowler Gerry 2016-10-13Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 6.40 x 1.10 x 9.40l; .0 #File Name: 0190499001312 pagesChristmas in the Crosshairs Two Thousand Years of Denouncing and Defending the World s Most Celebrated Holiday
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0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. The War on Christmas is nothing new!By Jim KorthI often wondered just how Christmas turned into what it has become. This work provides a wonderful history of Christmas; covering it through the ebbs and flows of interest from religious; cultural; and political angles. Especially interesting was the efforts made in the 20th century by socialists; communists; and fascists to snuff it out. Nevertheless; Christmas emerged and likely always will.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Five StarsBy WandaThis book gives so much history of the celebration of Christmas. It's a very interesting and detailed book.0 of 0 people found the following review helpful. Four StarsBy peachesInteresting read about the history of the Holiday.
