A Forgotten Truth: A Spiritual Vision for Modern Man

Using the logic of a mathematician Leggett developed a spiritual framework – a personal philosophy, which he outlined in his two books on the subject, “The Sacred Quest: By Experiment and Experience – the Next Step” and “A Forgotten Truth: A Spiritual Vision for Modern Man”. In these books he delves into the paranormal, Hindu, Buddhist, Christian scriptures Hermetic traditions, Mysticism, the purpose for human life, reincarnation, evil, sin and suffering and much more. Both books would make a valuable addition to a spiritual truth seeker’s library.

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Publisher: White Crow Books

Publication Date: March 2016

Extent: 194

Size: 203 x 133 mm

ISBN: 978-1-910121-98-6

eBook ISBN: 978-1-910121-99-3

Summary

The author had a life long interest in the paranormal and was a member of the Churches’ Fellowship for Psychical and Spiritual Studies. He was also a key figure in the foundation of the Scientific and Medical Network. The founders of the Network believed that “neither orthodox religion nor conventional science was sufficient to answer pressing questions about human existence and the cosmos, and that new ways of thinking were needed.” More than forty have passed and that statement is as true today as it was then.

Using the logic of a mathematician Leggett developed a spiritual framework – a personal philosophy, which he outlined in his two books, The Sacred Quest: By Experiment and Experience – the Next Step and A Forgotten Truth: A Spiritual Vision for Modern Man. In these books he delves into the paranormal, Hindu, Buddhist, Christian scriptures Hermetic traditions, Mysticism, the purpose for human life, reincarnation, evil, sin and suffering and much more. Both books would make a valuable addition to a spiritual truth seeker’s library. 

About the Authors

D. M. A. Leggett

Peter Leggett (1912–1995), known as D. M. A. Leggett, was a founding member of the Scientific and Medical Network (SMN). After studying applied mathematics at Trinity College, Cambridge, he dedicated his career to education. His positions included Principal of Battersea College of Technology and the first Vice-Chancellor of the University of Surrey. He wrote two books: A Forgotten Truth: A Spiritual Vision for Modern Man (1986, co-authored with Max Payne) and The Sacred Quest: By Experiment & Experience – The Next Step (1987).

 

Max Payne

Max Payne was a notable member and former Chairman of the Trustees of the Scientific and Medical Network (SMN), an interdisciplinary forum founded in 1977 that explores the frontiers of science, consciousness, and spirituality, challenging scientific materialism through public conferences, lectures, discussions, and publications.

Following war service, Payne studied chemistry and philosophy and went on to spend his academic career lecturing in philosophy at Sheffield Hallam University. He was a co-editor of the 1999 book Wider Horizons: Explorations in Science and Human Experience and co-author of A Forgotten Truth: A Spiritual Vision for Modern Man.

In retirement, Payne remained an active figure within the SMN, regularly running the Sheffield Group, serving as Master of Ceremonies at the Network’s Annual Gatherings, and leading its Trustees as Chairman.