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050 4 _aBF
100 1 _aFletcher, Horace,
_d1849-1919
245 1 0 _aMenticulture; or, the A-B-C of True Living
264 1 _aSalt Lake City, UT :
_bProject Gutenberg,
_c2014
300 _a1 online resource :
_bmultiple file formats
336 _atext
_btxt
_2rdacontent
337 _acomputer
_bc
_2rdamedia
338 _aonline resource
_bcr
_2rdacarrier
500 _aRelease date is 2014-02-28
508 _aProduced by Mark C. Orton and the Online Distributed Proofreading Team at http://www.pgdp.net (This file was produced from images generously made available by The Internet Archive)
520 _a"Menticulture; or, the A-B-C of True Living" by Horace Fletcher is a self-help and philosophical guide written in the late 19th century. This book centers around mental well-being and personal growth, advocating for the elimination of negative emotions such as anger and worry to achieve a more fulfilling life. The author draws on historical and philosophical teachings to expound on his ideas, seeking to cultivate a mindset conducive to happiness and personal development. In "Menticulture," Fletcher presents his theory of personal betterment through the 'germ cure,' which posits that harmful emotions are mental parasites rooted in anger and worry, inhibiting growth in both mental and physical health. The book recounts Fletcher's personal experiences and observations, demonstrating how he transformed his life by consciously dispelling these negative emotions. He encourages readers to adopt an attitude of appreciation and gratitude, positing that true freedom and happiness can be achieved through the practice of mental discipline. By organizing communities around the principles of Emancipation, Fletcher envisions a collective shift towards a more harmonious society where individuals support each other in their mental and spiritual growth. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
534 _nOriginal publication data not identified
653 _aConduct of life
653 _aWorry
653 _aAnger
856 4 0 _uhttps://www.gutenberg.org/ebooks/45040
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