Animism

Or, Thought Currents of Primitive Peoples

by GEORGE WILLIAM GILMORE

[1919]

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Title Page
Preface
Contents
Chapter I. The Animistic Stage of Culture--the Case Stated
Chapter II. The Discovery of the Soul
Chapter III. The Soul's Nature
Chapter IV. The External or Separable Soul
Chapter V. Parity of Being
Chapter VI. Belief in ''Free Spirits''
Chapter VII. ''Free Spirits''--Their Constitution and Activities
Chapter VIII. Logical Consequences of Parity of Being
Chapter IX. Death Not Always Regarded As Inevitable
Chapter X. The Continued Existence of the Soul
Chapter XI. Modifications of the Idea of Continuance
Chapter XII. Condition of the Discarnate Soul
Chapter XIII. The Home of the Soul
Chapter XIV. Descensus Averni
Chapter XV. Worship
Chapter XVI. Residua of Animism
Chaper XVII. Literature to Which Reference is Made in This Volume