A foundational exposition of New Thought philosophy, presenting a systematic account of the relationship between mind, law, and manifestation. In The Edinburgh and Dore Lectures on Mental Science, Thomas Troward develops a structured philosophy of mental causation, arguing that thought operates according to universal principles that govern both subjective experience and external conditions. Delivered originally as a series of lectures, the work combines legal precision with metaphysical inquiry, reflecting Troward's background as a judge and his disciplined approach to philosophical reasoning.
Troward's central premise is that the creative process of mind follows consistent and intelligible laws, which may be understood and applied through careful study and deliberate practice. He explores the nature of subjective and objective mind, the function of belief, and the role of individual consciousness within a larger universal framework. His presentation avoids rhetorical excess, instead advancing a reasoned and methodical account of mental science that influenced later New Thought writers, including Ernest Holmes and other twentieth-century figures.
This edition presents one of the most important early texts in the development of modern metaphysical philosophy, preserving its original structure while making it accessible to contemporary readers interested in the intellectual foundations of New Thought.