Synopsis
"Human Nature" is a term most frequently used and yet but little understood. The average person knows in a general way what he and others mean when this term is employed, but very few are able to give an off-hand definition of the term or to state what in their opinion constitutes the real essence of the thought expressed by the familiar phrase. We are of the opinion that the first step in the process of correct understanding of any subject is that of acquaintance with its principal terms, and, so, we shall begin our consideration of the subject of Human Nature by an examination of the term used to express the idea itself. "Human," of course, means "of or pertaining to man or mankind." Therefore, Human Nature means the nature of man or mankind. "Nature," in this usage, means: "The natural disposition of mind of any person; temper; personal character; individual constitution; the peculiar mental characteristics and attributes which serve to distinguish one person from another." Thus we see that the essence of the nature of men, or of a particular human being, is the mind, the mental qualities, characteristics, properties and attributes. Human Nature is then a phase of psychology and subject to the laws, principles and methods of study, examination and consideration of that particular branch of science. Cover photography by Paul Spremulli.
About the Author
William Walker Atkinson was one of the early twentieth century’s most prolific New Thought advocates. He is believed to be the author of several New Thought books which, in part, work to introduce Western readers to Eastern ideas about the topic spirituality. During the course of his writing career, Atkinson wrote under several pen names including “Yogi Ramacharaka,” "Swami Bhakta Vishita" and “Swami Panchadasi.” His books include Thought Vibration. Dynamic Thought, How to Read Human Nature: Its Inner States and Outer Forms, Thought Force in Business and Everyday Life, Practical Mental Influence, Mind Power, The Secret of Success, Reincarnation and the Law of Karma, Memory Culture, Practical Mind-Reading, The Law of New Thought, Nuggets of the New Thought, Genuine Mediumship or the Invisible Powers, The Human Aura: Astral Colors and Thought Forms, Clairvoyance and Occult Powers, The Inner Consciousness, The Science of Psychic Healing, Memory: How to Develop, Train and Use It, Practical Water Cure, The Hindu-Yogi Science of Breath, Hatha Yoga, Fourteen Lessons in Yogi Philosophy and Oriental Occultism, Advanced Course in Yogi Philosophy and Oriental Occultism, A Series of Lesson on Raja Yoga, A Series of Lessons in Gnani Yoga, The Kybalion, The Life Beyond Death, Mystic Christianity, The Inner Teachings of the Philosophies and Religions of India, The Bhagavad Gita or the Message of the Master and The Spirit of the Upanishads.
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