Fantasia of the Unconscious

I loved this. In places couldn’t have agreed agree more but in certain places especially when it comes to certain sexist comments I could not have agreed less. Either way though this was a very interesting read. As Lawrence is talking about the unconscious / subconscious (is there a difference – yes......more

This was a curious book; a strange mixture of faux-science, spirituality, nature-worship, and the sexist "separation of spheres/male-female natures" fairly typical of the day. Its chief value is obviously in providing an interesting window into Lawrence's opinions of life, the universe, and everythi......more

This book is a mixed bag of insightful, poetic thoughts that live side-by-side with terribly outdated ideas bordering on sexism, racism, and poor parenting. I'm not entirely sure anyone should even read this book because of the inherent risk of passively accepting the bad along with the good. Howeve......more

Much of the sensibilities in this book are dated, especially in regards to gender identity and roles, but still, Lawrence's writing and enthusiasm is lively and engaging. His brilliant mind and skills as an essayist and philosopher shine through, and his analogies are always thought provoking. The m......more

Although this book is right up my alley, it’s not an easy read. Mr. Lawrence lets his philosophies pour out in a beautiful rant, using words that require a lot of googling, but you can’t help being swept up with his ire. The book talks about the nature of our consciousness – mainly as an infant and......more