Book Synopsis

This is the first comprehensive and systematic evaluation of reincarnation and Karma in any language. Renowned philosopher Paul Edwards exposes the many flaws in the arguments supporting the belief in reincarnation and the so-called Law of Karma. He also covers the alleged evidence in support of reincarnation, including child prodigies, deja vu experiences, hypnotic regressions, and "reincarnation memories." Finally, he discusses in some detail the claims of the leading figures in the recent immortality movement, in particular Elisabeth Kuebler-Ross, Raymond Moody, and Dr. Stanislov Grof. Edwards' wit and clarity make this a fascinating, accessible, and enjoyable work.

About the Author

Paul Edwards (1923-2004) was the author of God and the Philosophers, Heidegger's Confusions, Reincarnation: A Critical Examination, The Logic of Moral Discourse, and Heidegger and Death. He was the editor of Immortality and The Encyclopedia of Philosophy. He taught at the New School for Social Research in New York City.