Paracelsus, His Mystical and Medical Philosophy [Paperback]

Manly P. Hall (Author)

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Publication Date: June 1990

A discussion of the life and teachings of Paracelsus, considered the outstanding medical therapist of his time and greatest mystic in the history of Western medicine. His lifelong devotion to research in the healing arts is told, and how he associated himself with all branches of folk medicine, exploring the fields of animal magnetism, alchemy, astrology, and cabalism. Included is a digest of "The Nature Spirits" by Paracelsus, not otherwise available in English. Illustrated.

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The Philosophical Research Society is a nonprofit organization founded in 1934 for the purpose of assisting thoughtful persons to live more graciously and constructively in a confused and troubled world. The Society is entirely free from educational, political, or ecclesiastical control. Dedicated to an idealistic approach to the solution of human problems, the Society's program stresses the need for the integration of religion, philosophy, and the science of psychology into one system of instruction. The goal of this instruction is to enable the individual to develop a mature philosophy of life, to recognize his proper responsibilities and opportunities, and to understand and appreciate his place in the unfolding universal pattern.

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Manly P. Hall was the founder of the Philosophical Research Society. In over seventy-five years of dynamic public activity, he delivered more than 8,000 lectures in the United States and abroad, and authored countless books, essays, and articles. In his lectures and writings, Manly Hall always emphasized the practical aspects of philosophy and religion as they applied to daily living. He restated for modern man those spiritual and ethical doctrines which have given humanity its noblest ideals and most adequate codes of conduct. Believing that philosophy is a working tool to help the individual in building a solid foundation for his dreams and purposes, Manly Hall steadfastly sought recognition of the belief that world civilization can be perfected only when human beings meet on a common ground of intelligence, cooperation, and worthy purpose.

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• Paperback: 78 pages
• Publisher: Philosophical Research Society; 2nd edition (June 1990)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0893148083
• ISBN-13: 978-0893148089
• Product Dimensions: 8.3 x 5.3 x 0.5 inches
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• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars excellent overview of Paracelsus and his medical philosophy, June 18, 2003

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This review is from: Paracelsus, His Mystical and Medical Philosophy (Paperback)

Paracelsus's personality and medical philosophy are well described by Hall. The book is very readable and entertaining. Paracelsus was a character, but also considered one of the early real holistic physicians. We are still able to learn from him today. He seemed to appreciate that combining traditional and non-traditional medicine together is the best medicine. Body/mind/spirit the Paracelsus way.

13 of 14 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars EXCELLENT !!!, June 11, 2003

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Palacelsus and his ideas and philosophy are well written by Hall. The book is very readable and informative as well as entertaining. Paracelsus was definitely a character, but his philosophy in medicine is timeless. Like in modern times, an individual that goes against the grain is often ridiculed. But when he or she is later proven to be "right", then they are later idolized. Even though he was politically offensive at times, his medical philosophy ("holisticism")was respectful, practical, and in ways nonjudgemental. True holistic medicine is the ideal for the past, present, and future. It existed before Paracelsus, like traditional native healers, but he spells it out for us. It is the mind/body/spirit connection. Definitely thought provoking.

9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A great foundation text of the western mystery tradition., January 27, 2008

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This review is from: Paracelsus, His Mystical and Medical Philosophy (Paperback)

This is a well written short introduction of the contributions Paracelsus made to the establishment of the western mystery tradition. Rosicrucian students will find the section of the book on the "Elementals" very revealing and students of "Theurgy" will find the section on "Magnetism" very rewarding. Paracelsus was a real sage during his time and Manly P. Hall does a great job conveying this fact within the pages of this little book. Highly recommended!!!