Lectures on Ancient Philosophy and Introduction to the Study and Application of Rational Procedure

The book ""Lectures on Ancient Philosophy and Introduction to the Study and Application of Rational Procedure"" by Manly P. Hall is a comprehensive guide to the study of ancient philosophy and rational thinking. The book is divided into two parts. The first part includes a series of lectures on ancient philosophy, covering topics such as the origins of philosophy, the teachings of Pythagoras, Plato, and Aristotle, and the influence of ancient philosophy on modern thought. The second part of the book is an introduction to the study and application of rational procedure, providing readers with practical guidance on how to think logically, analyze information, and make sound decisions. This section includes chapters on the principles of critical thinking, the use of logic and reason, and the application of rational procedure in various fields, such as science, politics, and ethics. Overall, ""Lectures on Ancient Philosophy and Introduction to the Study and Application of Rational Procedure"" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in the history of philosophy and the development of rational thinking.1929. Illustrated with diagrams by Howard W. Wookey. Hall, the American philosopher, in over a period of 20 years of dynamic public activity, has steadfastly sought recognition of the belief that world civilization can only be perfected when human beings meet on a common ground of intelligence, cooperation and worthy purpose. Contents: The Nature of the Absolute; God, the Divine Foundation; Illumined Mind, the Universal Savior; The Inferior Creation and its Regent; The Annihilation of the Sense of Diversity; The Disciplines of Salvation; The Doctrine of Redemption Through Grace; The Mission of Aesthetics; The Cycle of Necessity; Pagan Theogony and Cosmogony; Mathematics, the Master Science; Demigods and Supermen; Emerson's Concept of the Oversoul; Exoteric and Esoteric Knowledge; Symbolism, the Universal Language; Ancient Mystery Rituals; A Philosophic Consideration of Man; The Ladder of the Gods; Rosicrucian and Masonic Origins; and The Goal of Philosophy. See other titles by this author available from Kessinger Publishing.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.