Four-Dimensional Vistas

Name: Four-Dimensional Vistas
Author: Claude Fayette Bragdon

By Claude Fayette Bragdon

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The work surveys mathematical and physical concepts of higher spatial dimensions and curved time, arguing that they challenge ordinary common sense and open new modes of perception. It links such scientific ideas to psychological phenomena like sleep, dreams, and clairvoyance, reviews reports from psychic research, and considers parallels with Eastern metaphysical teachings and classical mysticism. Combining technical exposition, philosophical reflection, and literary examples, the author explores how an enlarged spatial-temporal outlook affects intuition, creativity, and ethical conduct, and concludes by outlining personal and social virtues that such a liberated perspective might foster.

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Claude Fayette Bragdon

Claude Fayette Bragdon was an American architect, writer, and theorist known for his innovative ideas on architecture and its relationship to spirituality and democracy. His works often explore the intersection of the physical and metaphysical realms, as seen in his notable book "Architecture and Democracy," where he argues for a more harmonious architectural practice that reflects democratic values. Bragdon also delved into the concept of higher dimensions in his work "Four-Dimensional Vistas," contributing to the discourse on the nature of space and perception. His essays in "The Beautiful Necessity" further illustrate his belief in the aesthetic and philosophical dimensions of architecture, making him a significant figure in early 20th-century architectural thought.