People, Ideas, and Movements That Shaped New Thought
A comprehensive exploration of the 19th-century concept of Mental Science, its roots in metaphysical movements, and its transformation into the New Thought movement, highlighting key figures, institutions, and publications.
Explore the history of Ernest Holmes’s 1926 classic ‘The Science of Mind,’ its roots in the New Thought movement, its core teachings, and its enduring influence on Religious Science and modern spirituality.
Horatio Dresser’s 1919 book remains the earliest comprehensive history of the New Thought movement, tracing its roots from Phineas Quimby through the rise of Christian Science, mental science, and the first national organizations. This article examines its publication, arguments, and enduring influence on how we understand the 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.
Thomas Troward, a British judge in colonial India, brought legal precision to metaphysical inquiry, producing works like the Edinburgh Lectures on Mental Science that shaped New Thought, influenced William James, and inspired early Alcoholics Anonymous.