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Observations On The Growth Of The Mind - Softcover

Sampson Reed

 
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Synopsis

Observations On The Growth Of The Mind by Sampson Reed presents a devotional?philosophical treatise on how the human mind develops under divine revelation and the natural sciences. The volume opens with a preface arguing for the primacy of truth as revealed through Swedenborg and warning against transcendentalism, while affirming the New Church as the framework for human knowledge. The core essay, Observations On The Growth Of The Mind, locates mental development in the dynamic interaction of revelation, memory, time, and affections; it treats memory as the loyal servant of truth, explains the fusion of science and spirituality, and argues that natural philosophy, poetry, and music are essential to wholesome growth. The author calls for education that nourishes both intellect and conscience, and for a mind formed to serve humanity through use. The volume also includes selections from the New Jerusalem Magazine (MIRACLES, CONSCIENCE, HOME, SELF?LOVE, EXTERNAL RESTRAINT, HEREDITARY EVIL, MARRIAGE IN THE HEAVENS) and a discussion of CHILDREN’S BOOKS. It culminates with a vision of a regenerated mind aligned to God and neighbor.

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