"The Crest-Wave of Evolution" by Kenneth Morris is a series of history lectures that examines the ebb and flow of human progress and cultural shifts by focusing on the driving forces behind the evolution of civilizations. Instead of reciting dates and battles, Morris seeks to uncover the hidden spiritual and psychological factors that guide civilizations, especially those of the Celts, Greeks, and Chinese, toward growth. He argues that human culture is part of a cyclical process, each with its own character. He emphasizes how understanding these patterns and looking past common narratives is crucial for genuinely understanding the complexities of history and rediscovering the essence of the human spirit. Morris’s unique viewpoint helps to challenge traditional stories, and presents a fresh viewpoint that aims to weave together people's experiences throughout time and across different locations.
The Crest-Wave of Evolution A Course of Lectures in History, Given to the Graduates' Class in the Raja-Yoga College, Point Loma, in the College-Year 1918-19
By Kenneth Morris
Uncover the hidden patterns of civilization and human progress through an exploration that goes beyond traditional history.
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About the AuthorKenneth Vennor Morris, sometimes using the Welsh form of his name Cenydd Morus, was a Welsh author and theosophist. Born in South Wales, he relocated to London with his family as a child, and was educated at Christ's Hospital. In 1896, he lived in Dublin for a while, where he became friends with George William Russell. From 1908 to 1930, Morris lived in California as a staffperson of the Theosophical Society headquarters at Point Loma. The last seven years of his life were spent back in his native Wales, during which time he founded seven Welsh theosophical lodges. Morris was a friend of Talbot Mundy, and the two writers often commentated on each other's work in magazine The Theosophical Path.
Kenneth Vennor Morris, sometimes using the Welsh form of his name Cenydd Morus, was a Welsh author and theosophist. Born in South Wales, he relocated to London with his family as a child, and was educated at Christ's Hospital. In 1896, he lived in Dublin for a while, where he became friends with George William Russell. From 1908 to 1930, Morris lived in California as a staffperson of the Theosophical Society headquarters at Point Loma. The last seven years of his life were spent back in his native Wales, during which time he founded seven Welsh theosophical lodges. Morris was a friend of Talbot Mundy, and the two writers often commentated on each other's work in magazine The Theosophical Path.
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