First Principles of Philosophy by Manly P. Hall

A simple and informal approach to the study of philosophy offering a straightforward explanation and interpretation of the seven departments of philosophy: Metaphysics- The Nature and Being of God Logic- The Rule of reason Ethics- The Code of Conduct Psychology- The Science of The Soul Epistemology- The Nature of Knowledge Aesthetics- The Urge to Beauty Theurgy- The Living of Wisdom Illustrated with a comprehensive index. Manly Palmer Hall (1901-1990), was a Canadian-born scholar and philosopher. He began his public career in the related fields of philosophy and comparative religion at the age of nineteen and devoted his life to teaching, writing, and lecturing without interruption for over half a century. Hall travelled extensively in Europe, Asia, and Central America, and assembled a magnificent library. He gave nearly seven thousand different lectures and talks and appeared on numerous radio and television stations throughout the United States. He wrote over thirty-five books, scores of essays, and hundreds of articles.