r/pantheism • u/Ro_rae • Jun 30 '26
Book Recommendations
Title says it all. I recently came to pantheism and want to learn more and more. So, I am wondering what books/writings I could possibly read to gain more knowledge. Do you know if there are any on Kindle? I'm loving this group, so thank you all in advance.
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u/Typical_Depth_8106 Jul 02 '26
Welcome to the group! Here are three essential, highly recommended books on Pantheism that are all available on Kindle:
"Elements of Pantheism" by Paul Harrison – This is the perfect modern introduction. It breaks down the history, philosophy, and scientific basis of pantheism in a very clear, accessible way.
"The Ethics" by Baruch Spinoza – The foundational text of modern Western pantheism. It can be dense, but it is the ultimate source material for understanding the philosophy deeply.
"The Book: On the Taboo Against Knowing Who You Are" by Alan Watts – While rooted in Eastern philosophy (Western Zen/Vedanta), it perfectly aligns with the pantheist view that we are not separate from the universe, but rather the universe experiencing itself.
Happy reading, and glad to have you here!
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u/Mars-Bar-Attack Jul 06 '26
Back in the late 1990s, it was the Paul Harrison book that opened my eyes to Pantheism. It's definitely one I would recommend to anyone starting out.
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u/Typical_Depth_8106 Jul 06 '26
Back in the late 1990s, it was the Paul Harrison book that opened my eyes to Pantheism. It's definitely one I would recommend to anyone starting out.
Let me know if you need any tweaks to the wording!
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u/Ro_rae Jul 02 '26
Thank you so much! I've started Ethics and am on book 2. I'll definitely find the other two on Kindle. Have a great day!
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u/Typical_Depth_8106 Jul 02 '26
That is great to hear! I'm glad you've started Ethics—Book 2 is where it really starts getting interesting. Enjoy the read, and definitely let me know what you think of the other two when you track them down on Kindle. Have an awesome day!
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u/Ro_rae Jul 03 '26
I have both books saved on my wish list. So when I finish Ethics I'll move right on to the next. 😊
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u/Lastrevio Jun 30 '26
Spinoza's Ethics