Reality

Kingsley (In the Dark Places of Wisdom) attempts to restore the meaning of reality by focusing on the fragmentary writings of Parmenides. In simple and direct language, free of philosophical cant, the author argues that modern translations of this sixth-century B.C. philosopher's work""bear little real relation to the meaning of his original Greek."" This revisionist view may not persuade everyone, but students of mysticism will find plenty of food for thought. There's an extensive notes section at the back for the more scholarly inclined. FYI: Kingsley is an honorary professor at the University of New Mexico and at Canada's Simon Fraser University.