Annie Besant (1847–1933)
Auteur de Thought-Forms, 2nd edition
A propos de l'auteur
In the 1870s Annie Besant had already gained notoriety as an estranged Anglican priest's wife who had rejected Christianity and embraced atheism. She was a famous orator who spoke on behalf of the Freethought movement, social reform, the right to publish information on contraception, improved afficher plus education, and Fabian socialism. Besant perplexed her critics and admirers when, in 1889, she abandoned her atheistic stance and embraced Theosophy. The Theosophical Society had been founded in 1875 by Madame Helena Blavatsky and Colonel Henry S. Olcott and had its international headquarters in India. Theosophy's outlook affirmed the mystical components of each of the world's religions, but it was influenced especially by Hindu and Buddhist thought. By the mid-1890s, Annie Besant had made India her home, and she was elected the second president of the Theosophical Society subsequent to the death of Olcott in 1907. In India, Besant made it her special mission to uplift Hindu self-esteem, which had been severely battered by British imperialism and Christian missionaries. She founded the Central Hindu College, which later was incorporated into the new Benares Hindu University. She spoke out for social reform, and from 1913 onward she undertook political agitation for Indian home rule. She was elected president of the Indian National Congress in 1918, and she was the first person to make that position an active, year-round job. Immediately thereafter, she lost her popularity because of the rise to prominence in Indian politics of Mohandas K. Gandhi. Until the end of her life, Besant increasingly turned her attention to the promotion of a young Indian boy, Jiddu Krishnamurti, as the coming World-Teacher, a messiah who would bring about a collective human transformation resulting in unity and peace among all peoples. Despite the apparently contradictory stages of Besant's life, continuity can be detected in her consistent attempts to discover the means by which human suffering could be eliminated. Besant's books and lectures were an important factor in the popularization of Eastern, particularly Hindu, religious and philosophical thought in the West. Her books continue to have an international impact, and several of them are kept in print by the Theosophical Publishing House known in the United States as Quest Books. Bescant died in 1933. (Bowker Author Biography) afficher moins
Notice de désambiguation :
(eng) Full name: Annie Wood Besant
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Œuvres de Annie Besant
The Secret Doctrine: The Synthesis of Science, Religion, and Philosophy: Volume 3 - Occultism (1897) 30 exemplaires
The changing world, and lectures to theosophical students : fifteen lectures delivered in London during May, June, and… (2009) 10 exemplaires
Evolution of life and form : four lectures delivered at the twenty-third anniversary meeting of the Theosophical… (2012) 9 exemplaires
The pedigree of man: Four lectures delivered at the twenty-eighth anniversary meetings of the Theosophical Society, at… (1908) 8 exemplaires
Lives of Alcyone 6 exemplaires
The Universal Textbook of Religion and Morals 5 exemplaires
Is the Bible Indictable? Being an Enquiry whether the Bible Comes within the Ruling of the Lord Chief Justice as to… (1877) 5 exemplaires
Evolution and Man's Destiny 5 exemplaires
The Three Paths to Union with God: Lectures delivered at Benares, at the sixth annual Convention of the Indian Section… (1913) 5 exemplaires
Hypnotism and mesmerism 4 exemplaires
Formas e Pensamentos. Criações Mentais por Meio de Matéria Fluídica (Em Portuguese do… (2015) 4 exemplaires
Hinduism 4 exemplaires
Bhagavad Gītā, With Saṃskṛt text, free Translation into English, a Word-for-Word Translation, an Introduction to… 4 exemplaires
Man's Life in Three Worlds 4 exemplaires
Ancient ideals in modern life; four lectures delivered at the twenty-fifth anniversary meeting of the Theosophical… (1901) 4 exemplaires
The three paths, and Dharma 3 exemplaires
El sendero del discipulo ( primera edición) 3 exemplaires
Darma 3 exemplaires
Old Memories and Letters of Annie Besant 3 exemplaires
Daily Meditations 3 exemplaires
The Ancient Wisdom 3 exemplaires
Annie Besant Collection Volume One: Ten Books on Theosophy (Timeless Wisdom Collection) (2016) 3 exemplaires
Esipihassa 3 exemplaires
Annie Besant Collection Volume Three: Seven Books on Man (Timeless Wisdom Collection) (2016) 3 exemplaires
Le Christianisme ésotérique 3 exemplaires
Man's life in this and other worlds: II. Mans life in the astral world and after death (Adyar popular lectures) 3 exemplaires
Shrî Râma Chandra, the ideal king : some lessons from the Râmâyana for the use of Hindu students in the schools of… (1905) 3 exemplaires
The Lives of Alcyone 3 exemplaires
India 3 exemplaires
Theosophy in Relation to Human Life 3 exemplaires
Tara's Secret Book 2 exemplaires
... Light, heat, and sound 2 exemplaires
How India wrought for freedom, the story of the National congress told from official records (2010) 2 exemplaires
Wake up, India : a plea for social reform 2 exemplaires
The Theosophical Society and the Occult Hierarchy 2 exemplaires
Le secret de la Vie 2 exemplaires
Islam: A convention Lecture 2 exemplaires
Annie Besant Collection Vol.4. Masters and Disciples (seven books) (Timeless Wisdom Collection) (2016) 2 exemplaires
La construcción del Kosmos 2 exemplaires
The law of population, its consequences and its bearing upon human conduct and morals (2017) 2 exemplaires
Algunos problemas de la vida 2 exemplaires
Lectures On Political Science 2 exemplaires
Shall India Live or Die? 2 exemplaires
Evolution & Occultism 2 exemplaires
Tara's Day Put 2 exemplaires
Annie Besant Collection Volume Two: Seven Books on Christianity (Timeless Wisdom Collection) (2016) 2 exemplaires
El poder del pensamiento, su dominio y cultura 2 exemplaires
Brahmavidya (Divine Wisdom) 2 exemplaires
THE ETERNAL NOW 2 exemplaires
Annie Besant Collection Vol.6. Life, Death & Reincarnation (Timeless Wisdom Collection) (2016) 2 exemplaires
The Three World Movements 2 exemplaires
To Members of the Theosophical Society 2 exemplaires
Het grote Visioen 2 exemplaires
Theosophical Essays 2 exemplaires
Essays and Addresses : Evolution and Occultism 2 exemplaires
World problems of to-day 2 exemplaires
Sikhism: A Convention Lecture 2 exemplaires
The Necessity for Reincarnation 2 exemplaires
El Yoga 2 exemplaires
Rincarnazione: legge dell'eterno ritorno: un testo chiaro, tecnico, completo dal 1892 (2002) 2 exemplaires
India: A Nation 2 exemplaires
How A World Teacher Comes 2 exemplaires
Het pad ter volmaking 2 exemplaires
Leer des harten 2 exemplaires
Study and practice 2 exemplaires
Marriage: as it was...as it is...and...as it should be. 2 exemplaires
Some American lectures : to members of the American Theosophical Society during the annual convention 1 exemplaire
England: India and Afghanistan 1 exemplaire
Is Socialism sound? : Verbatim report of a four nights' debate between Annie Besant and G. W. Foote at the Hall of… 1 exemplaire
Legends and Tales 1 exemplaire
Five Sermonettes 1 exemplaire
Future of Indian Politics 1 exemplaire
Speeches and writings of Annie Besant 1 exemplaire
The Great War 1 exemplaire
Hindu Ideals 1 exemplaire
The French Revolution 1 exemplaire
Mahabharata: The Epic Story of the Great Way 1 exemplaire
Der Pfad der Jüngerschaft 1 exemplaire
THE GREAT VISION: ANNIE BESANT'S FOR THE NEW WORLD 1 exemplaire
Avatare: Die großen Lehrer der Menschheit 1 exemplaire
Die Reinkarnations- oder Wiederverkörperungslehre. 1 exemplaire
the inner governmentt of the world 1 exemplaire
Der Tod - und was dann? 1 exemplaire
Der Pfad zum Tempel der Weisheit. 1 exemplaire
Esoterisches Christentum 1 exemplaire
Die Stimme der Stille. Der Kommentar 1 exemplaire
Eine Studie über das Bewusstsein 1 exemplaire
Die Lehre des Herzens. 1 exemplaire
Modern Socialism (1886). By: Annie Besant: Annie Besant, née Wood (1 October 1847 – 20 September 1933) was… 1 exemplaire
Why I Do Not Believe in God 1 exemplaire
Il potere del pensiero (Italian Edition) 1 exemplaire
Immediate Future 1 exemplaire
Introducción al yoga 1 exemplaire
How India Wrought For Freedom 1 exemplaire
Questions On Hinduism 1 exemplaire
In Defense of Hinduism 1 exemplaire
New Civilization 1 exemplaire
There Is No Death 1 exemplaire
War Articles and Notes 1 exemplaire
War and Its Lessons 1 exemplaire
Three Great Truths 1 exemplaire
Last Days of President-Founder 1 exemplaire
Principles of Education 1 exemplaire
India: Bond or Free ? 1 exemplaire
Rents in the Veil of Time 1 exemplaire
FUQIA E MENDIMIT 1 exemplaire
Theosophy & New Psychology 1 exemplaire
Three Paths 1 exemplaire
Tara Cooks Up a Surprise 1 exemplaire
um estudo sobre o karma 1 exemplaire
Os Sete Princípios do Homem 1 exemplaire
in the outer court 1 exemplaire
Man's Life in This & Other Worlds 1 exemplaire
Sri Rama Chandra: The Ideal King 1 exemplaire
The Theosophical Society & the Occult Hierarchy 1 exemplaire
Theosophy As the Basic Unity 1 exemplaire
Theosophy and World Problems 1 exemplaire
BHAGAVAD GÎTÂ 1 exemplaire
Some American Lectures 1 exemplaire
Indian Ideals 1 exemplaire
In the World's Service 1 exemplaire
Messages of Annie Besant: 1913-1931 1 exemplaire
Our Elder Brethren 1 exemplaire
Problems of Reconstruction 1 exemplaire
Religious Problems in India 1 exemplaire
Avatâras Four lectures delivered at the twenty-fourth anniversary meeting of the Theosophical Society at Adyar,… (2012) 1 exemplaire
Talks on the path of occultism : a commentary ... 1 exemplaire
Theosophical Christianity 1 exemplaire
The Story of the Great War: Some Lessons from the Mahabharata for the Use of Hindu Students in the Schools of India (2017) 1 exemplaire
Theosophical Ideals: Immediate Future 1 exemplaire
Lectures 1 exemplaire
Legends & Tales 1 exemplaire
Theosophical Lectures 1907 1 exemplaire
Rose and Rocky go green 1 exemplaire
Esoteric Christianity, or The Lesser 1 exemplaire
The Feminine Occult: A Collection of Women Writers on the Subjects of Spirituality, Mysticism, Magic, Witchcraft, the… (2019) 1 exemplaire
Proofs of the Existence of the Soul 1 exemplaire
Beauties of Islam 1 exemplaire
Hacia el Templo 1 exemplaire
Des Religions, Practiquées actuellement dans l'inde 1 exemplaire
Rodoslovlje čovjeka 1 exemplaire
The Religious Problem in India 1 exemplaire
The Coming of the World-Teacher: A Lecture given at the Queen's Hall, London, on November 1, 1925 1 exemplaire
Το καθήκον 1 exemplaire
Sam's Christmas Present 1 exemplaire
The Secret of Evolution 1 exemplaire
Qué es teosofía 1 exemplaire
The History of the Anti-Corn-Law Struggle 1 exemplaire
Introducción a la Teosofia 1 exemplaire
El sendero de la iniciación 1 exemplaire
Hjärtats lära : Utdrag ur indiska brev 1 exemplaire
Theosophy: Its Meaning and Value 1 exemplaire
Theosophy and Christianity 1 exemplaire
In Defence Of Hinduism 1 exemplaire
Gemeenschap tussen verschillende Werelden 1 exemplaire
Over eenige mogelijkheden van het innerlijke leven 1 exemplaire
De Grondleggingen der Theosofie 1 exemplaire
Tweede reeks voordrachten over de Theosofie 1 exemplaire
The meaning and method of spiritual life 1 exemplaire
Glossary of theosophical terms 1 exemplaire
Education as the basis of national life : a lecture 1 exemplaire
Aspects of the Christ 1 exemplaire
The work of theosophy in the world : a lecture 1 exemplaire
What theosophy is 1 exemplaire
The value of devotion 1 exemplaire
There are no dead 1 exemplaire
Theosophy and its practical application 1 exemplaire
Social problems and how theosophy solves them 1 exemplaire
The place of peace 1 exemplaire
Une introduction à la théosophie 1 exemplaire
The Wisdom of The Upanishads Annie Besant English 1 exemplaire
Introdução ao Ioga 1 exemplaire
Theosophy and the new psychology 1 exemplaire
The Bhagavad Gita - The Lord's Song 1 exemplaire
The Three Paths and Dharma 1 exemplaire
Initiation 1 exemplaire
The Lives of Alcyone, Vol. 1 1 exemplaire
La reencarnacin maestros y superhombres : extracto del "Libro de texto universal de la Religin y Moral" y otros… 1 exemplaire
KARMA DHARMA REENCARNACION (Spanish Edition) 1 exemplaire
Reincarnazione 1 exemplaire
Marriage: Its Past, Present and Future 1 exemplaire
Esoteric christianity. Lecture 1 exemplaire
El Cristianismo esotérico o los misterios menores 1 exemplaire
The White Lodge and Its Messengers 1 exemplaire
La sabiduría antigua 1 exemplaire
The Bhagavad-Gītā 1 exemplaire
The Lives of Alcyone, Vol. 2 1 exemplaire
The Theosophist: Vol. 42 No. 2: November 1920 1 exemplaire
Jälleensyntyminen 1 exemplaire
Kristinuskon salainen puoli eli vähemmät mysteriot 1 exemplaire
Tara and the Case of the Missing Pen 1 exemplaire
As revelações Secretas da Religião Cristã 1 exemplaire
Yoga ciência da vida espiritual 1 exemplaire
La vida después de la muerte 1 exemplaire
Reencarnación. ¿vivimos otras veces en la Tierra? 1 exemplaire
O homem: donde e como veio, e para onde vai? 1 exemplaire
The Thesophist: 47 No. 2, November 1925 1 exemplaire
The Theosophist: Vol. 42 No. 3, December 1920 1 exemplaire
Commentaires sur la 'Bhagavad gita' 1 exemplaire
Bhagavad gita (canto del Señor) : noble canto de poema épico "Mahâbrâta" [sic] : diálogo entre Krishna y Arjuna (1989) 1 exemplaire
La reencarnación maestros y superhombres : extracto del "Libro de texto universal de la Religión y Moral"… (1901) 1 exemplaire
The Real and the Unreal 1 exemplaire
The Path to the Masters of Wisdom 1 exemplaire
The Wisdom of the Upanishads Four Lectures delivered at the Thirty-first Anniversary Meeting of the Theosophical… 1 exemplaire
Occultism, Semi-Occultism, and Pseudo-Occultism 1 exemplaire
Shri Ramachandra. The Ideal King 1 exemplaire
Homem e os seus corpos, O 1 exemplaire
AIKAIN VIISAUS 1 exemplaire
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Étiqueté
Partage des connaissances
- Nom légal
- Besant, Annie Wood
- Date de naissance
- 1847-10-01
- Date de décès
- 1933-09-20
- Sexe
- female
- Nationalité
- UK
- Lieu de naissance
- Clapham, London, England, UK
- Lieu du décès
- India
- Professions
- women's rights activist
writer
lecturer
theosophist - Relations
- Besant, Walter (brother-in-law)
- Organisations
- Fabian Society
London School Board
Secular Society
Social Democratic Federation
Theosophical Society - Courte biographie
- Annie Besant was a leading women's rights activist, writer and orator, and supporter of Irish and Indian self-rule. She was also a prominent socialist and Theosophist.
- Notice de désambigüisation
- Full name: Annie Wood Besant
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