All Men are Ghosts by L. P. Jacks

"All Men are Ghosts" by L. P. Jacks is a philosophical novel written in the early 20th century. The narrative delves into the nature of existence and consciousness through the discussions and reflections of its characters, particularly a figure named Panhandle, who presents intriguing theories about ghosts and the relationship between the living and the spirits. The book offers a thought-provoking exploration of these themes, even veering into the realm of metaphysics and the implications of perception. The opening of the novel introduces Panhandle's unique perspective on ghosts, suggesting that these spirits might perceive reality in fundamentally different ways than humans do. He argues that ghosts consider themselves more real than people do, as they inhabit a different realm of existence. Through a conversation with the narrator, Panhandle explores various philosophical ideas and illustrates a disdain for psychologists, claiming that their investigations are often trivial and deeply misunderstood by both ghosts and humans alike. Furthermore, Panhandle hints at a personal encounter with ghosts in his own home that promises to unravel more of his philosophical musings and experiences with the supernatural. (This is an automatically generated summary.)

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Author Jacks, L. P. (Lawrence Pearsall), 1860-1955
Title All Men are Ghosts
Contents Panhandle and the ghosts -- The magic formula -- All men are ghosts -- The professor's mare -- Farmer Jeremy and his ways -- White roses.
Credits Produced by Suzanne Shell, Mary Meehan and the Online
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Reading Level Reading ease score: 78.4 (7th grade). Fairly easy to read.
Language English
LoC Class PR: Language and Literatures: English literature
Subject Short stories
Subject Supernatural -- Fiction
Category Text
eBook-No. 36518
Release Date
Copyright Public domain in the USA.
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