A History Of The New Thought Movement

by Horatio Willis Dresser

""A History of the New Thought Movement"" by Horatio W. Dresser is a comprehensive account of the origins, development, and influence of the New Thought movement. The book traces the movement's roots back to the Transcendentalist movement of the mid-19th century and explores its evolution through the teachings of Phineas Quimby, Mary Baker Eddy, and other influential figures.Dresser examines the core beliefs and practices of the New Thought movement, including the power of positive thinking, the law of attraction, and the idea of spiritual healing. He also delves into the social and cultural context in which the movement emerged, including the rise of spiritualism, the influence of Eastern philosophy and religion, and the impact of scientific discoveries on popular beliefs about the nature of reality.Throughout the book, Dresser provides detailed biographical sketches of key figures in the New Thought movement, including Ralph Waldo Emerson, William James, and Emma Curtis Hopkins. He also explores the movement's impact on American culture and society, including its influence on the self-help and personal growth movements of the 20th century.""A History of the New Thought Movement"" is an essential read for anyone interested in the history of American spirituality and the development of alternative religious and philosophical movements in the United States.This scarce antiquarian book is a facsimile reprint of the old original and may contain some imperfections such as library marks and notations. Because we believe this work is culturally important, we have made it available as part of our commitment for protecting, preserving, and promoting the world's literature in affordable, high quality, modern editions, that are true to their original work.

Genres: Religion

368 pages, Paperback

First published June 1, 2007

About the author

Horatio Willis Dresser was a New Thought religious leader and author.
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Reviews

[Thurman Faison · Rating 5 out of 5]

In addition to being extremely well written this book on the origins and development of the new thought movement is also very comprehensive. It deals with the various leaders that emerged and their particular perpectives on truth as well as the unfolding of the different paths of thought that created the separate centers of expression across the United States and around the world. It is very enlightening to read the chapters on the First Organizations and the First Conventions. These chapters introduce to us not only some of the prominent teachers and speakers of the time but their genuine desire to lift mankind into a higher concept of himself and his relationship to God. They come from different angles but the goal is the same. That goal is stated clearly in the chapter on The International New Thought Alliance meeting in 1916 "To teach the infinitude of the Supreme One, and the divinity of man and his infinite possiblities through the creative power of constructive thinking and obedience to voice of the indwelling presence which is our source of Inspiration, Power, Health and Prosperity".