Title: The way of cosmic purpose
Description: "How is goodness to be made the object of passionate desire, as attractive as fame, success, or even adventure?" The author asks, and gives her answer: 

The Way of Cosmic Purpose will show that goodness can be made the object of passionate desire by representing it, like the Ancient Greeks, as the supreme moral virtue -- a stepping stone on the way to the attainment of that supreme happiness which is called "Bliss" (or mystical ecstacy) that consitutes communion with the Life-Force itself, and the finding of one's own true Self.

This book consists of a journey towards a true understanding of this State of Consciousness, so rarely achieved and so often misunderstood.

Mrs Peterson shows a deep insight into the Universal questions asked by all men; "Why am I here?" and "Who am I?" Simple questions that are central to all philosophy but which few, if any, have been able to answer satisfactorily.

The Author's platform is the history of philosophy and the mystical and metaphysical tradition from the earliest times to the present day. She argues convincingly that the history of thought indicates a definite evolution in consciousness which follows a path parallel to biological evolution. In other words the history of philosophy is a progression with another step forward towards truth taken by each succeeding philosophical School. Now as we enter a New Age the truth is becoming ever more attainable as the Way of Cosmic Purpose becomes more and more clear.

The thread and its implications is traced clearly and cogently throughout. Mrs Peterson's standpoint is often refreshing since she argues from a woman's point of view taking into account intuition  and awareness of the role of the subconscious in her exposition.

In detail the Author questions the present role of Women in Western Society and throughout the world, reaching the conlusion that a reassessment of their position  by *themselves*, is vital to the future of Humanity.

She is also critical of the current role of Science and indicates that its correct place is subordinate to Man and not as his master. It is a tool towards his perfection and not an end in itself.

The Way of Cosmic Purpose is rounded off with Nine Letters of Guidance received by Mrs Peterson which set out a pattern for living a full and practical life within the framework of certain principles.

This is a helpful, thought-provoking book which those whose interests lie in Metaphysics, Psychism or Women's Lib will find equally appealing.
Subjects: Conduct of life, Modern Philosophy, Self-realization, Metaphysics, Psychism, Women's Liberation, New Age