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A New Concept of the Universe. Special revised edition of "A Brief Treatise on the Russell Cosmogony"
A brief treatise on the Russell Cosmogony, with its new concept of Light, Matter, Energy, Electricity and Magnetism. This is a simple yet complete, consistent and workable cosmogony which wil enable future scientists to visualize the universe as One Whole, and will open the door to the new age of transmutation.
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First published January 1, 1953
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Walter Russell
115 books238 followersWalter Russell was a accomplished sculptor, painter and philosopher who believed that every man has consummate genius within him.
He became known as a natural philosopher and for his unified theory in physics and cosmogony.
He posited that the universe was founded on a unifying principle of rhythmic balanced interchange. This theory is laid out primarily in his books The Secret of Light and The Message of the Divine Iliad.
Russell was a polymath and also proficient in architecture, music, business and ice skating.
He became a professor at the institution he founded with his wife, the University of Science and Philosophy.
He became known as a natural philosopher and for his unified theory in physics and cosmogony.
He posited that the universe was founded on a unifying principle of rhythmic balanced interchange. This theory is laid out primarily in his books The Secret of Light and The Message of the Divine Iliad.
Russell was a polymath and also proficient in architecture, music, business and ice skating.
He became a professor at the institution he founded with his wife, the University of Science and Philosophy.
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September 27, 2016
Walter Russell explores science in the way that a mystic would explore spirituality. His understanding of matter in relation to vibration and rhythm are comparable to the seven laws expounded by Hermes Trismegistus back in ancient Egypt. A New Concept of the Universe is a book that can be intellectually challenging for those who are unfamiliar with metaphysics and new science. But in saying this, it is an essential read to step outside of conventional science to look at the universe a new way and see if there is any truth to what Russell internalized.
January 30, 2021
در کل جالب بود نه خیلی علمی نه خیلی فلسفی بین اینها بود با بعضی ایده های عجیب که من در توانم نیست درست و غلطشون رو بشناسم ولی در کل نگاهی جدید در مورد فیزیک و دنیا به آدم میدهد که شاید جایی بدرد بخورد.
November 7, 2013
A New Concept for the Universe
A refined explanation of Walter Russell's cosmology and unified theory of the universe. The volume starts with an open letter to contemporary science, challenging its core tenets and insisting the observation of effect alone has led to a misunderstanding of cause. He follows his bold assertions with his explanation of the universe and natural law, making many fantastic claims such as: 'all matter is condensed light waves, and 'the only force in the universe is electricity'. He lays out his version of the periodic table (c. 1926), which places the elements as tones falling elegantly into nine wave octaves identical to a musical scale. He argues that there is no difference between the elements aside from their pressure conditions, and relates the concept of transmutation between elements as the tuning of a harp string or piano. He explains that all forms in nature, from massive celestial bodies to atoms, have the same basic form of a concentrated sphere centering a much larger cubic wave field of balancing polarity. He offers a detailed description of the life and death cycle of all forms as condensation of light waves into the sphere and radiation back out to the wave field. He proceeds in an attempt to unify not only the compartment sciences such as chemistry, physics, and astronomy, but also metaphysics and the concept of God. He argues for science to rebuild itself on foundations of natural law as he describes them, with the potential benefits being extraordinary (one example being unlimited energy in the form of hydrogen as a fuel source).
Though not accepted by contemporary science, this work appears to represent an epic take down of existing scientific knowledge. I’m still looking for a satisfactory refutation of his theory. There seems to be some consensus online that Russell was largely ignored in his time because science was unwilling to question its dogmas such as Newton’s gravity and Einstein’s relativity and/or unwilling to welcome metaphysics back into the conversation. True or not, this book will expand your understanding of the biggest questions in life and has the potential to change your current course. In the very least, it is a complete philosophical work that will take you far outside the box. Beware :)
A refined explanation of Walter Russell's cosmology and unified theory of the universe. The volume starts with an open letter to contemporary science, challenging its core tenets and insisting the observation of effect alone has led to a misunderstanding of cause. He follows his bold assertions with his explanation of the universe and natural law, making many fantastic claims such as: 'all matter is condensed light waves, and 'the only force in the universe is electricity'. He lays out his version of the periodic table (c. 1926), which places the elements as tones falling elegantly into nine wave octaves identical to a musical scale. He argues that there is no difference between the elements aside from their pressure conditions, and relates the concept of transmutation between elements as the tuning of a harp string or piano. He explains that all forms in nature, from massive celestial bodies to atoms, have the same basic form of a concentrated sphere centering a much larger cubic wave field of balancing polarity. He offers a detailed description of the life and death cycle of all forms as condensation of light waves into the sphere and radiation back out to the wave field. He proceeds in an attempt to unify not only the compartment sciences such as chemistry, physics, and astronomy, but also metaphysics and the concept of God. He argues for science to rebuild itself on foundations of natural law as he describes them, with the potential benefits being extraordinary (one example being unlimited energy in the form of hydrogen as a fuel source).
Though not accepted by contemporary science, this work appears to represent an epic take down of existing scientific knowledge. I’m still looking for a satisfactory refutation of his theory. There seems to be some consensus online that Russell was largely ignored in his time because science was unwilling to question its dogmas such as Newton’s gravity and Einstein’s relativity and/or unwilling to welcome metaphysics back into the conversation. True or not, this book will expand your understanding of the biggest questions in life and has the potential to change your current course. In the very least, it is a complete philosophical work that will take you far outside the box. Beware :)
August 21, 2015
Amazing points and references towards electro-magnetism and how we can better understand the universe through learning the causes or opposing energy forces towards our current and narrow-minded scientific study of matter, gravity and energy.
October 12, 2025
Well, it was written in 1953
His treatise seemed a little all over the place to me, and there was way too much injection or God in this, but I suppose that's due to its being the early 1950s. I didn't really get much from this but then again I'm much further advanced in this area of thought than most so though it's not my speed it may be an on-ramp to others.
His treatise seemed a little all over the place to me, and there was way too much injection or God in this, but I suppose that's due to its being the early 1950s. I didn't really get much from this but then again I'm much further advanced in this area of thought than most so though it's not my speed it may be an on-ramp to others.
July 3, 2025
Outdated
Mostly outdated but a few jewels that were ahead of his time. An interesting mind to know and useful in that he was at least going in the right direction.
Mostly outdated but a few jewels that were ahead of his time. An interesting mind to know and useful in that he was at least going in the right direction.
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