People, Ideas, and Movements That Shaped New Thought
Chronological development and evolution of the New Thought movement.
The Mind Cure movement was a late 19th-century American healing movement that used metaphysical mind-over-matter techniques to treat illness. It emerged from mesmerism and metaphysical philosophies, shaped early psychotherapy, and birthed the New Thought movement.
The term ‘New Thought’ emerged in the late 19th century as a label for a diverse mind-healing movement rooted in the teachings of Phineas Quimby. This article traces its origins, key figures, and the historical process by which the name became standard.