The Science Of Mind

A foundational work of New Thought philosophy presenting a systematic approach to the relationship between consciousness, belief, and experience.

In The Science of Mind, Ernest Holmes sets out a comprehensive framework for understanding the role of thought in shaping human experience. Drawing on spiritual philosophy, metaphysical traditions, and psychological insight, Holmes argues that the individual mind participates in a larger creative intelligence, and that disciplined thought can influence the conditions of life.

Structured as both a philosophical treatise and a practical guide, the work explores themes of mental causation, spiritual law, affirmation, and the nature of reality. Holmes combines abstract principles with applied instruction, making the book central to the development of New Thought teaching in the twentieth century and influential across later traditions of personal development and spiritual inquiry.

This Wilder Publications edition presents the complete and unabridged text, preserving the full structure of the original work. It is intended for readers seeking a primary source in New Thought philosophy, as well as for those interested in the historical foundations of modern metaphysical and mind-centered disciplines.

About the Author
Ernest Holmes (1887–1960) was an American spiritual teacher, writer, and founder of the Religious Science movement. His work synthesized elements of philosophy, religion, and emerging psychological ideas into a system emphasizing the creative power of thought. The Science of Mind, first published in 1926, remains his most influential work and a central text within New Thought traditions.

Ernest Shurtleff Holmes (1887-1960) was an American spiritual teacher, author, and founder of the Religious Science movement. Influenced by the broader New Thought tradition, Holmes developed a philosophy that emphasized the creative power of thought and the presence of a universal intelligence operating through spiritual law. His most influential work, The Science of Mind, became the foundational text for Religious Science and continues to shape modern metaphysical and spiritual teachings.