The Outsider by Colin Wilson has been one of the most important books I have read in my life so far. I read it at the perfect time, never before had someone so clearly diagnosed my situation with such deftness.
Given the nature of the subject matter, there were no conclusive answers to the general problem of The Outsider, more gestures in certain directions from Wilson; as he was no doubt wrestling with the same problems as all the men he referenced in the book.
Wilson later went on to explore the occult and other supernatural phenomena. Regardless of whether he did so out of personal interest or to cater to public interest in order to survive, my answers do not lie there.
I believe Wilson was thirsting for a relationship with the divine, but couldn't quite put his finger on it. He came close to converting to Christianity, but I think the objection of surrendering a notion of intellectual integrity overcame him. I myself have taken a leap of faith, and despite trials, find myself all the better for it. As my questions have been submerged in the mystery of the Cross, I have been able to see things as more of what they actually are.
I have nothing but gratitude for the efforts of Wilson.
James
