In The Artist-Philosopher and New Philosophy, Smith argues that Western Metaphysics has indeed come to what Heidegger describes as “an end.” That is hardly to say philosophy as such is over or soon to disappear; rather, its purpose as a medium of cultural change and as a generator of history has run its course. He thus calls for a New Philosophy, conceptualized by the artist-philosopher who “makes” or “poeticizes” New Philosophy, spanning literary and theoretical discourses and op...

The life of William Carey: Shoemaker & missionary traces the development of an individual whose determination and curiosity carried him far beyond the confines of his early trade. The opening presents a figure raised in modest circumstances, shaped by constant learning and a growing sense of spiritual purpose. His work as a shoemaker becomes a backdrop for broader intellectual exploration as he studies languages, history, and religious ideas with increasing intensity. These early pursuits ...

The Chaldean Account of Genesis by George Smith is a groundbreaking work that explores the ancient Babylonian texts, particularly the creation and flood myths, and their striking parallels with the biblical Book of Genesis. George Smith, an Assyriologist, made a significant discovery while working with the cuneiform tablets from Nineveh, unearthing the Epic of Gilgamesh and other narratives that resemble the Genesis stories. In this book, he presents translations and interpretations of the...

The creature from Venus didn't know right from left—and life and death hung in the balance!

"The Chaldean Account of the Deluge," published in 1873, George Smith focuses on his groundbreaking translation and analysis of an ancient Babylonian text known as the Epic of Gilgamesh. Within the Epic of Gilgamesh, there is a famous flood narrative that shares similarities with the biblical story of Noah's Ark.Smith's work highlights the discovery and translation of the Babylonian flood story, offering a comparison between the Babylonian and biblical accounts. He presents the similaritie...

In the founding days of Rhine Institute the need arose for a new punctuation mark which would indicate on the printed page that the passage was of mental origin, just as the familiar quotation marks indicate that the words between them were of verbal origin. Accordingly, the symbol # was chosen, primarily because it appears on every typewriter. Up to the present time, the use of the symbol # to indicate directed mental communication has been restricted to technical papers, term theses, and...

Gipsy Life: Being an Account of Our Gipsies and Their ChildrenBY George Smith of Coalville. Published by HAUGHTON & CO., 10, PATERNOSTER ROW in 1880.This scarce antiquarian book. Due to its age, it may contain imperfections such as blurred pictures. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment to protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature.

Focusing on the aesthetic representation of trauma, George Smith outlines the nexus points between poetics and hermeneutics and shows how a particular kind of thinker, the artist-philosopher, practices interpretation in an entirely different way from traditional hermeneutics.Taking a transhistorical and global view, Smith engages artists, writers, and thinkers from Western and non-Western periods, regions, and cultures. Thus, we see that poetic hermeneutics reconstitutes philosophy...

"Mushroom and Toadstools" by Worthington George Smith is a comprehensive exploration of fungi, focusing on the diverse world of mushrooms and toadstools. The book delves into the biological characteristics, ecological roles, and the various species found in different environments. Smith's meticulous observations and detailed descriptions provide readers with a deeper understanding of these fascinating organisms. The text is enriched with illustrations that enhance the learning experience, ...

An animal appreciation of life and with various concerns thrown in.

In "The Fourth 'R'," Smith likely explores themes related to education, technology, and society. The title alludes to the traditional "three Rs" of education—reading, writing, and arithmetic—and suggests the introduction of a new, fourth element to the educational curriculum.The narrative may revolve around the introduction of advanced technologies or futuristic concepts into the educational system, and the implications and consequences of this change on individuals and society as a whole....

Excerpt: "Thirty hours out of Mars for Terra, the Solar Queen sped along her silent, invisible course. No longer was she completely severed from all connection with the planets of the inner system; the trick cams that controlled the beams at Venus Equilateral kept the ship centered by sheer mathematics. It was a poor communications system, however, since it was but a one-way job. Any message-answering would have to be done thirty hours later when the ship made planetfall, and the regular t...