
First Awakening - A Spiritual Memoir
The Psychology of Human History
Paperback | 14 December 2024
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60th Anniversary Special Hardcover Edition!
The Five Ages of Humanity (a revised and retitled edition of The Five Ages of Man) is the 1964 masterwork by influential author, historian, and philosopher Gerald Heard (1889-1971). Heard explores many parallels between the historical development of human consciousness and the life of an individual. He maintains there are five stages through which human consciousness evolves.
With a new foreword by noted educator Thomas Armstrong, PhD, and two notable new endorsements, The Five Ages of Humanity promises to reach a new generation of readers with its endless wealth of ideas.
In his foreword, Dr. Armstrong praises Heard's book as "This incredible synthesis, this rich feast, this sumptuous festival of ideas. ... Heard argues that historical consciousness progresses along a course that mirrors a similar pattern in individual development. Taken as a guide to the human life cycle, The Five Ages of Humanity includes a staggering range of progressive ideas and practices for the optimal development of each stage of life from birth to old age."
In Heard's words, "By extending and applying the already accepted principles of phylogeny and ontogeny [to] the social and personal history of man, a real psychological interpretation of history can be made. History can now be seen as the reflection cast by the evolving consciousness of [humanity]."
Heard contends that humankind's consciousness has evolved in five distinct stages, each of which recapitulates a historical epoch. Each of these stages has a dysfunctional characteristic that handicaps the individual and the human species. Heard proposes ways by which each dysfunctional characteristic might be remedied through various practices.
This newly updated, authorized edition of The Five Ages of Humanity includes new tables; an expanded glossary; a new editor's preface and afterword; and corrections to various spelling, formatting, and factual errors.
In addition, this 60th Anniversary Special Hardcover Edition of The Five Ages of Humanity includes a first-ever comprehensive index; four rare black and white photos of Gerald Heard with various high-profile individuals; images of two pages from the original typewritten Five Ages manuscript; a facsimile of Gerald Heard's handwriting and signature; a new 60th Anniversary editor's preface; and additional minor edits.
Industry Reviews
An Appreciation by Anne Steinemann, PhD
"John Roger Barrie takes us on a transcendent spiritual journey with his brilliant and breathtaking autobiographical memoir. This is the work of a spiritual prodigy and perspicacious mystic, who writes of encountering God as a teenager. His insights and foresights are captivating and compelling. He brings us to the depths of the human soul and to the heights of heaven.
"As a lifelong Catholic, John's experiences center on Jesus. While remaining solidly a Christian, he later embraces an integrated and interfaith perspective, where other religious traditions reinforce the messages of Jesus and point us to God. Thank you, John Roger Barrie, for giving us this eternal and priceless gift!"
-Anne Steinemann
December 2024
ISBN: 9798990883437
Published: 14th December 2024
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Number of Pages: 108
Audience: General Adult
Publisher: Sky Parlor Publications
Dimensions (cm): 22.86 x 15.24 x 0.56
Weight (kg): 0.15
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