In , Colin Wilson argues that human beings possess a "ladder of selves" —a hierarchy of consciousness where our everyday awareness is merely the "basement" of a much larger mental mansion. The Central Theory: The Ladder of Selves
: This is Wilson’s term for the latent human ability to grasp the "reality" of other times and places, breaking the "blinkered" nature of everyday consciousness. Investigated Phenomena
: Through certain experiences, we can "climb the ladder" to access deep knowledge and personal transformation.
: He suggests we consist of several "selves" layered on top of each other.
The book serves as a sequel to his earlier work, The Occult , and provides a wide-ranging survey of historical and personal case studies.
Wilson’s core thesis is that paranormal events are not necessarily "supernatural" but are instead functions of our .
In , Colin Wilson argues that human beings possess a "ladder of selves" —a hierarchy of consciousness where our everyday awareness is merely the "basement" of a much larger mental mansion. The Central Theory: The Ladder of Selves
: This is Wilson’s term for the latent human ability to grasp the "reality" of other times and places, breaking the "blinkered" nature of everyday consciousness. Investigated Phenomena
