First Principles of Philosophy; Direction of Mental Activity in the Science of Perfection. Metaphysics, Logic--Ethics, Psychology, Epistemology, Esthetics and Theurgy
Los Angeles, CA: Philosophical Research Society, Inc., 1942. Second Enlarged Edition. Hardcover. Large octavo. 192pp. Blue cloth with gilt titling to spine; b&w illustrations. The Second Enlarged edition of this work by Manly Palmer Hall (1901 - 1990), Canadian-born occultist, mystic and author best known for his "The Secret Teaching of All Ages." Hall gathered together a world renowned collection of books and manuscripts on alchemy, mysticism, the occult, etc. which became part of the library of an organisation the Philosophical Research Society which he founded in 1934. This work focuses on simple and natural approaches to philosophy. Light bruising and rubbing to lower spine and lower edges of boards, top edge darkened and foxed, pages toned, no markings. Overall a tight, bright VG+ copy in Good only dust jacket. (Dust jacket is a bit darkened worn and tattered at all edges and extremities, visible tape repairs, price clipped, now protected by a removeable mylar sleeve). Item #63466
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