The Philosophical Future: Man’s Psychic Journey
by Charles Reid

“There is no cure for birth or death save to enjoy the interval”

This is easier said than done. How does one enjoy said interval? How is enjoyment made possible in times of back breaking responsibility? The search for answers to the how-question has led to tedious inquiries into life’s meaning. It has led all individuals to try harder than they should to understand the age into which they are born. Whether it is a conscious effort or intentional, seeking freedom and fulfillment is a human condition. Without proper knowledge of the field, the search will be futile and frustrating. Learn first; earn the tools to navigate through life efficiently. 

This book is about expanding and maturing the view of the future. It is about understanding the role of the past in the future. It is about understanding the extent of social and psychological challenges that deter wholesome living in this century. It is about introducing the novices to a picture of how civilized thoughts and ideas develop. To introduce people to the quintessence of human thinking. To help people contend with the role of religion despite rampant secularism.  

Charles Reid has come up with a roadmap unlike nothing that has even been suggested before. He is not just telling the reader to live fully. He is handing the necessary tools to do exactly that. He is giving a guide to take advantage of every minute. He is ensuring that birth and death do not become regrettable events. His ideas are simple enough but intricate he more you think about it. He goes further to break down his ideas of a philosophical future into little chewable tidbits. The breakdown is effective as it allows a deeper understanding of the subject matter. 

Enthusiasm and passion are paramount to the successful conveyance of a message. This book has those in loads. The author has great passion in the subject matter as is evident in his eloquent portrayal of a philosophical definition of happiness, freedom, and fulfillment. He does not rush over any knots. Everything is exhaustively explained and explored. ‘The Philosophical Future’ is very well written. It is a suggestion rather than a lecture. It is an invitation to comprehend the true meaning of things. The author does force the ideas down the reader’s throat aggressively but rather places a bowl at the table to share. This is an important trait especially in a matter that is so subject to individual opinion. 

This book is highly recommended to the young people. They still have the time to entertain new ideas. To introduce new angles into their search for happiness. To develop a new dimension for their view of the future. The age-advanced should not be left behind either. It is never too late to tweak your thinking. You might use or you might pass it on. This book is well suited to either demographic. Five stars out of five for ‘The Philosophical Future’.