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Title: The Science of Mind by Ernest Holmes, Jean Houston ISBN: 0-87477-921-9 Publisher: J. P. Tarcher Pub. Date: August, 1998 Format: Paperback Volumes: 1 List Price(USD): $15.95 |
Average Customer Rating: 4.43 (23 reviews)
Rating: 3
Summary: If You Need a Metaphysic
Comment: Holmes writes, metaphysics is that beyond physics. This book is a compilation of Aristotlean and Christian metaphysics that extols the power of the triune powers of spirit, soul, and body. Sound familiar? If you've studied Aristotle and/or Plotinus, you'll find much that is familiar, whilst incorporating Christian revelation. If you need a metaphysic to order your own life in some spiritual manner, this book will probably be of immense benefit to you.
Since the days of Wittgenstein, philosophy has moved away from this kind of metaphysics. Rather than construct elaborate (or simple) gothic edifaces by which to understand the world in which we live, Wittgenstein and others have done their level best to deconstruct metaphysics as presented here. After one becomes accustomed to life without superstructures in which to pigeonhole life events and experiences, books like this seem like a throwback to ancient times when "how many angels dance on the head of a needle" are important.
For those who need such labyrinthine superstructures, this book is about as good as it gets. It provides a superstructure by which to understand the world and one's place in it. I found myself often attracted to such ideas, only to be reminded that such structures are merely artifaces that serve to answer life's big questions with theory rather than hard core science.
For example, Jesus' resurrection wasn't a true resurrection, but a dissembling of his body on this "plane of existence" to another "plane of existence." But where is this "other" plane of existence, how many of them are there, and why does Jesus get there and the rest don't, why did the disciples see it for a time, and then not? Another example is the claim that God wants us to be happy and healthy and not suffer in this life, yet the God of the Christian Bible is a Suffering God (remember the Cross?). Isaiah speaks of God's "suffering servant." This quandry is never resolved.
The book incorporates Eastern as well as Western (including Emersonian) thought in a way that makes them synergistic. This feat makes the book worth reading, even if one doesn't like metaphysics. Wittgenstein is famous for having said he preferred the "world as he found it." If one has adopted this motto for his worldview, this book breaks all those rules. After 45 years of trying to make religion fit my experience, and then trying to make experience fit my religion, I decided to adopt Wittgenstein's motto -- and consequently, find books like this just another attempt to reconcile the irreconcileable.
Rating: 5
Summary: This book truly demands ten stars!
Comment: Only read this if you are willing to take full responsibility for all that you create in life! Ernest Holmes demonstrates an in-depth integration and synthesis of many philosophical and metaphysical traditions and systems of thought throughout the book. Blending these thoughts with his own understanding, he extracts a truth that is whole, intelligent, wise and uplifting. The insights, ideas and inspiration contained in this book can completely change your world view to one of power, passion, connection, strength and purpose. You'll definitely create more love in your life! Your spiritual life will be renewed. CAUTION: New, thought-provoking words seem to creep into this book each time you set it down, so, keep your highlighter handy!
Rating: 5
Summary: Literally Turned My Life Around. Extraordinary!
Comment: I have read so many books, nearly 2,000 that have had a tremendous influence on my life, and still do to this day. It was during the darkest period of my life that I took nearly all of the money I had to my name and bought The Science of Mind.
Within 8 weeks of reading (and highlighting) this profound book from cover to cover my entire life did a complete turnaround.
What Ernest Holmes drilled into my mind was EXACTLY how the laws of this universe work with respect to manifestation. The universe is completely neutral! Whatever you focus on and believe is exactly what you WILL receive! Remember this! I feel such deep gratitude for Ernest Holmes for writing this book because of the immeasurable difference it has made in my life.
Highly recommended from my heart, Barbara Rose, author of 'If God Was Like Man' and 'Individual Power'
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Title: Living the Science of Mind by Ernest Holmes, Arthur Vergara ISBN: 087516627X Publisher: DeVorss & Company Pub. Date: January, 1991 List Price(USD): $19.95 |
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Title: Thoughts Are Things: The Things in Your Life and the Thoughts That Are Behind by Ernest Holmes, Willis H. Kinnear ISBN: 1558747214 Publisher: Health Communications Pub. Date: November, 1999 List Price(USD): $10.95 |
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Title: How to Use the Science of Mind by Ernest Holmes ISBN: 0917849221 Publisher: DeVorss & Company Pub. Date: January, 2002 List Price(USD): $9.95 |
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Title: How to Change Your Life by Ernest Holmes, Michael Beckwith ISBN: 1558746862 Publisher: Health Communications Pub. Date: 01 May, 1999 List Price(USD): $10.95 |
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Title: This Thing Called You (The New Thought Library Series) by Ernest Holmes ISBN: 0874778689 Publisher: J. P. Tarcher Pub. Date: January, 1997 List Price(USD): $16.95 |
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