The Edinburgh Lectures on Mental Science

Name: The Edinburgh Lectures on Mental Science
Author: T. Troward

By T. Troward

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The lectures present a systematic exposition of mental science, examining the relation between spirit and matter and distinguishing subjective and objective mind. The author argues that a higher mode of intelligence guides lower functions and that thought forms a spiritual prototype which reproduces itself in external conditions. He outlines practical principles such as the law of growth, receptivity, reciprocity between universal and individual minds, and the roles of intuition, will, and subconscious processes in healing and bodily life. Emphasis is placed on working with natural laws through calm visualization and faith rather than force, and chapters close by exploring the body, soul, and spirit within this framework.

About the Author

T. Troward

Thomas Troward was a British author and lecturer known for his influential works on mental science and the creative process. His writings emphasize the power of thought and the principles of mental science, exploring how individuals can harness their mental faculties to shape their reality. Among his notable works are "The Edinburgh Lectures on Mental Science" and "The Creative Process in the Individual," which delve into the relationship between consciousness and the creative act. Troward's ideas have contributed to the New Thought movement, advocating for the transformative potential of positive thinking and self-awareness.