Larry Atkins "Metaphysics and American Politics" PDF

Metaphysics and American Politics analyzes the relationship of metaphysical or mystical studies with contemporary American politics. The first half of the book reviews many metaphysical concepts, and hints at how some might be related to politics.

The second half deals more heavily with numerous political issues, and refers to metaphysical concepts for ways in which the political issues might be sensibly resolved. It also promotes the concept of direct democracy - a system in which the American voters could vote nationally on any issue.

I wrote it during the Obama administration, but did not find an interested traditional publisher. However, the Trump and Biden eras, and beyond, have since made politics even more lively, and made the needs for populism and direct democracy even more urgent.