The Edinburgh Lectures on Mental Science by T. Troward
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"The Edinburgh Lectures on Mental Science" by T. Troward is a series of lectures written in the early 20th century that delve into the intricate relationship between mental processes and material reality. The book aims to elucidate the natural principles governing this relationship, offering a framework for practical understandings of mental science. Troward emphasizes the power of thought, intelligence, and the distinction between the subjective and objective aspects of the mind. The
opening of the text sets the groundwork for exploring the relationship between spirit and matter, asserting that what we perceive as "living spirit" is fundamentally linked to intelligence and thought, while "dead matter" is associated with form. Troward challenges traditional views by suggesting that both living forms and seemingly inert substances possess motion at the atomic level, indicating a continuum of life. He further explains that true understanding comes from recognizing deeper principles and encourages readers to think critically about their beliefs regarding existence. This groundwork leads to an exploration of how individual volition interacts with universal laws, suggesting a profound interconnectedness that underpins all forms of existence. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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| Author | Troward, T. (Thomas), 1847-1916 |
|---|---|
| Title | The Edinburgh Lectures on Mental Science |
| Credits | E-text prepared by John Hagerson, Kevin Handy, and Project Gutenberg Distributed Proofreaders |
| Reading Level | Reading ease score: 39.1 (College-level). Difficult to read. |
| Language | English |
| LoC Class | BF: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Psychology, Philosophy, Psychoanalysis |
| Subject | New Thought |
| Category | Text |
| eBook-No. | 10390 |
| Release Date | Dec 1, 2003 |
| Last Update | Oct 28, 2024 |
| Copyright | Public domain in the USA. |
| Downloads | 635 downloads in the last 30 days. |
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