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Program Sessions

  1. Introduction to Henry Harrison Brown and New Thought Origins
  2. Tracing the Heredity of Ideas and Movements
  3. Tracing the Evolutionary Roots of New Thought
  4. Ancient Ideas and the Unity of Truth
  5. Jesus Redefines Omnipotence Through Love and Fatherhood
  6. Medieval Mysticism and the Soul's Divine Unity
  7. German Philosophers Who Shaped New Thought
  8. Berkeley and the Idealist Roots of New Thought
  9. French Liberalism and the Roots of New Thought
  10. Abolition Awakening and the Liberation of Mind
  11. Channing Shifts Theology From Justice to Love
  12. Elias Hicks Quakerism and the New Vision
  13. Murray Universalism and Salvation as New Thought Precursor
  14. Emerson's Role in Launching New Thought
  15. Theodore Parker Law Order and the Permanent in Christianity
  16. Conservation and Correlation of Force Explained
  17. Inventions Shape Thought and Transform Human Life
  18. German Philosophy and the Birth of Transcendentalism
  19. Transcendentalism and the Birth of American Thought
  20. Brook Farm Transcendentalism and Community Life
  21. Brotherhood Principle Expressed Through Communities and Cooperation
  22. Unitarianism as Intellectual Fountain of New Thought
  23. Applying Divine Truth Consciously in Daily Life
  24. Free Religious Associations and New Thought Origins
  25. Nineteenth Century Religious Awakenings Paving New Thought
  26. Salvation Army Brotherhood and the New Thought Spirit
  27. Higher Criticism and the Bible as Common Revelation
  28. Breaking Political Fetters Path to Soul Freedom
  29. Mesmerism to Suggestion Tracing Animal Magnetism Origins
  30. Law of Suggestion Shapes Body Mind and Conditions
  31. Civil War Brotherhood Tolerance and Freed Thought
  32. American Frontier Spirit Nurturing New Thought Movement
  33. Theosophy Contrasted With New Thought Principles
  34. Mind Over Matter Phrenology and Brain Control
  35. Spiritualism as the Soul Catalyst of New Thought
  36. Andrew Jackson Davis Father of Harmonial Philosophy
  37. Christian Science Versus New Thought Freedom
  38. Helen Wilmans Mental Science and Earthly Immortality
  39. Mrs Kramer and the Foundations of Divine Science
  40. Truth Students and the Fillmore Legacy
  41. Healing Through Suggestion Mind Over Disease
  42. Defining Soul Culture Now Philosophy and Unity Principles
  43. Controlling Life Through Thought as a Force
  44. Awakening the Subconscious Self for Infinite Supply
  45. Awakening Soul Dominion Through Right Thinking

New Thought Primer

by Henry Harrison Brown

1h 33m
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First published in 1903, New Thought Primer: Origin, History and Principles of the Movement by Henry Harrison Brown is one of the earliest and most lucid introductions to the New Thought philosophy that would go on to shape the entire modern self-help tradition. Across 44 brief, incisive chapters, Brown traces the roots and core principles of a movement that introduced millions to the Law of Attraction, the power of belief, and the creative capacity of the human mind.

This Nightingale-Conant production makes this historic text accessible to contemporary listeners, presenting Brown's foundational ideas — which directly influenced figures from Napoleon Hill to Rhonda Byrne — in a clear, engaging audio format.

What You'll Learn

• Understand the origin and history of the New Thought movement
• Grasp the foundational principles that gave rise to the Law of Attraction
• Explore the philosophical roots of modern personal development
• Apply timeless insights on the creative power of thought and belief
• Connect with the ideas that shaped Napoleon Hill, Earl Nightingale, and countless others

About the Author

Henry Harrison Brown (1840–1918) was an American New Thought author, lecturer, and editor who played a central role in spreading the principles of mind power and positive thinking in the early 20th century. His writings were influential in shaping the New Thought movement that would later inspire the Law of Attraction tradition.

Program Details

1 hour 33 minutes. 44 chapters. Narrated by Joe Nuckols. Publisher: Nightingale-Conant (Spiritual Growth series).

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