The Essential Man

Cressey's work explores the concept of personal immortality from a rationalistic perspective. Drawing on philosophical and religious traditions from around the world, he argues that the idea of an afterlife has persisted throughout history because it fulfills a deep human need. This thought-provoking book will appeal to anyone interested in the intersection of reason and spirituality.

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