{"product_id":"first-principles-of-philosophy-by-manly-p-hall-1935-first-edition","title":"First Principles of Philosophy by Manly P. Hall (1935) | First Edition","description":"\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003eFirst Principles of Philosophy: The Science of Perfection\u003c\/em\u003e by Manly P. Hall. First edition, published by The Phoenix Press, Los Angeles, California, 1935, as stated on the photographed title page. The copyright page is dated May 1, 1935.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eIn his opening address to the reader, Hall explains that these chapters originally appeared as letters to students of mysticism, offering an informal approach to philosophy and the wisdom of the ancients.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; font-style: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: system-ui; font-size-adjust: none;\"\u003eOffers an accessible, structured guide to understanding life's fundamental truths, aiming to help individuals create a functional, ethical, and spiritual philosophy. It outlines seven key areas—metaphysics, logic, ethics, psychology, epistemology, aesthetics, and theurgy—to bridge the gap between material existence and divine wisdom. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; font-style: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: system-ui; font-size-adjust: none; min-height: 20.3px;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; font-style: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: system-ui; font-size-adjust: none;\"\u003eThis simple and informal approach to the study of philosophy offers a straightforward explanation and interpretation of the seven departments of philosophy: Metaphysics,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; font-style: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: system-ui; font-size-adjust: none;\"\u003ethe Nature of Being and of God;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; font-style: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: system-ui; font-size-adjust: none;\"\u003eLogic, the Rule of Reason;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; font-style: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: system-ui; font-size-adjust: none;\"\u003eEthics, the Code of Conduct;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; font-style: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: system-ui; font-size-adjust: none;\"\u003ePsychology, the Science of the Soul;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; font-style: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: system-ui; font-size-adjust: none;\"\u003eEpistemology, the Nature of Knowledge;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; font-style: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: system-ui; font-size-adjust: none;\"\u003eEsthetics, the Urge to Beauty;\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; font-style: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: system-ui; font-size-adjust: none;\"\u003eand Theurgy, the Living of Wisdom.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"margin: 0px; font-style: normal; line-height: normal; font-family: system-ui; font-size-adjust: none;\"\u003eComprehensive index.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003eVisible rubbing and discoloration to the cloth binding, with wear at the spine ends, edges, and corners. Spine lettering is faded. Interior pages show age toning and scattered spotting in the photographed leaves. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: left;\"\u003ePlease examine all seven photographs for the condition of this specific copy. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Aeon Bound Media","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67644111847484,"sku":null,"price":150.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0782\/2724\/3068\/files\/IMG_1705.jpg?v=1791598466","url":"https:\/\/aeonboundmedia.com\/products\/first-principles-of-philosophy-by-manly-p-hall-1935-first-edition","provider":"Aeon Bound Media","version":"1.0","type":"link"}