The Philosophy of a Mad Man (eBook)
The Philosophy of a Mad Man is an autobiographical work documenting the spiritual journey and key insights of philosopher Steven Colborne.
The paradoxical title of the book reflects the background of the author, who is both an accomplished academic and a diagnosed schizophrenic. The book is divided into two distinct parts, entitled 'My Journey' (Part 1) and 'My Philosophy' (Part 2).
Part 1 includes a vivid and detailed account of many significant events in Colborne's spiritual journey, including attending satsang at the home of spiritual guru Mooji, a retreat experience with Indian shaking meditation teacher Ratu Bagus, and other events that were important in the author's quest for religious understanding and spiritual enlightenment.
In Part 2, Colborne tackles a range of important philosophical topics related to spirituality, including the nature of God, free will, consciousness, and the meaning of life. The author argues that a God exists who is not merely a deeper a level of consciousness (which is the way some Eastern religions describe God), but is a personal being with whom we can develop a relationship and who is intimately involved in every detail of our lives.
The first edition of The Philosophy of a Mad Man was published by SilverWood Books in 2012. With newly refreshed cover art, this second edition of the book (published by Tealight Books in 2019) includes an updated introduction and afterword.
The book offers a highly stimulating read to anyone on a journey to understand spiritual enlightenment and anyone wishing to engage with the big philosophical questions surrounding our existence.
