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LoC No.: 11034604
Title: Menticulture; or, the A-B-C of True Living
Note: Reading ease score: 50.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
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Summary: "Menticulture; or, the A-B-C of True Living" by Horace Fletcher is a self-help and philosophical guide written in the late 19th century. This book centers around mental well-being and personal growth, advocating for the elimination of negative emotions such as anger and worry to achieve a more fulfilling life. The author draws on historical and philosophical teachings to expound on his ideas, seeking to cultivate a mindset conducive to happiness and personal development. In "Menticulture," Fletcher presents his theory of personal betterment through the 'germ cure,' which posits that harmful emotions are mental parasites rooted in anger and worry, inhibiting growth in both mental and physical health. The book recounts Fletcher's personal experiences and observations, demonstrating how he transformed his life by consciously dispelling these negative emotions. He encourages readers to adopt an attitude of appreciation and gratitude, positing that true freedom and happiness can be achieved through the practice of mental discipline. By organizing communities around the principles of Emancipation, Fletcher envisions a collective shift towards a more harmonious society where individuals support each other in their mental and spiritual growth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Fletcher, Horace, 1849-1919
EBook No.: 45040
Published: Feb 28, 2014
Downloads: 196
Language: English
Subject: Conduct of life
Subject: Worry
Subject: Anger
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Psychology, Philosophy, Psychoanalysis
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.
This edition has images.
LoC No.: 11034604
Title: Menticulture; or, the A-B-C of True Living
Note: Reading ease score: 50.2 (10th to 12th grade). Somewhat difficult to read.
Credits:
Produced by Mark C. Orton and the Online Distributed
Proofreading Team at http:
//www.pgdp.net
(This file was
produced from images generously made available by The
Internet Archive)
Summary: "Menticulture; or, the A-B-C of True Living" by Horace Fletcher is a self-help and philosophical guide written in the late 19th century. This book centers around mental well-being and personal growth, advocating for the elimination of negative emotions such as anger and worry to achieve a more fulfilling life. The author draws on historical and philosophical teachings to expound on his ideas, seeking to cultivate a mindset conducive to happiness and personal development. In "Menticulture," Fletcher presents his theory of personal betterment through the 'germ cure,' which posits that harmful emotions are mental parasites rooted in anger and worry, inhibiting growth in both mental and physical health. The book recounts Fletcher's personal experiences and observations, demonstrating how he transformed his life by consciously dispelling these negative emotions. He encourages readers to adopt an attitude of appreciation and gratitude, positing that true freedom and happiness can be achieved through the practice of mental discipline. By organizing communities around the principles of Emancipation, Fletcher envisions a collective shift towards a more harmonious society where individuals support each other in their mental and spiritual growth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
Author: Fletcher, Horace, 1849-1919
EBook No.: 45040
Published: Feb 28, 2014
Downloads: 196
Language: English
Subject: Conduct of life
Subject: Worry
Subject: Anger
LoCC: Philosophy, Psychology, Religion: Psychology, Philosophy, Psychoanalysis
Category: Text
Rights: Public domain in the USA.