About the author
Robert Anton Wilson (born Robert Edward Wilson; January 18, 1932 – January 11, 2007) was an American writer, futurist, psychologist, and self-described agnostic mystic. Recognized within Discordianism as an Episkopos, pope and saint, Wilson helped publicize Discordianism through his writings and interviews. In 1999 he described his work as an "attempt to break down conditioned associations, to look at the world in a new way, with many models recognized as models or maps, and no one model elevated to the truth". Wilson's goal was "to try to get people into a state of generalized agnosticism, not agnosticism about God alone but agnosticism about everything." In addition to writing several science-fiction novels, Wilson also wrote non-fiction books on extrasensory perception, mental telepathy, metaphysics, paranormal experiences, conspiracy theory, sex, drugs, and what Wilson called "quantum psychology". Following a career in journalism and as an editor, notably for Playboy, Wilson emerged as a countercultural figure in the mid-1970s, alongside one of his coauthors, Timothy Leary, as well as Terence McKenna.
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💬 What our editors say about Robert Anton Wilson's books
“Wilson’s text serves as a provocative call to conscious evolution, mapping the terrain of human potential via his Eight Circuits model. It is not merely theory but a practical manual for dismantling programmed behaviors. However,…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Prometheus Rising
“Wilson’s seminal work is a provocative exploration of consciousness that demands active participation from its audience. While it offers profound insights into the mutability of reality and the esoteric concept of initiation, it…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Cosmic Trigger I: Final Secret of the Illuminati Wilson, Robert Anton
“This text is a dense, intricate exploration of belief systems that demands patience and an open mind. While it excels in mapping the transition to model agnosticism, it may frustrate readers seeking clear answers or linear…”
Esoterica Books editorial team, Occult literature desk · on Cosmic Trigger II: Down to Earth Wilson, Robert Anton
📋 Editions by Robert Anton Wilson in the catalog
| Edition | Year | Publisher | Pages | ISBN |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Prometheus Rising | — | Hilaritas Press, LLC. | 322 | 9780692710609 |
| Cosmic Trigger I: Final Secret of the Illuminati Wilson, Robert | 2016 | Hilaritas Press, LLC. | 324 | 9780692513972 |
| Cosmic Trigger II: Down to Earth Wilson, Robert Anton | — | Hilaritas Press, LLC. | 324 | 9780998713465 |
| Cosmic Trigger III: My Life After Death Wilson, Robert Anton | 2019 | Hilaritas Press, LLC. | 310 | 9780998713472 |
| Prometheus Rising | 2016 | Hilaritas Press, LLC. | 322 | 9781952746277 |
